Want to cultivate a life worth living, but don't know where to start?
Hello, I'm Evelyn and I'm a mental health social worker. As someone who has personally navigated the challenges of living with a mental illness during my youth, I am deeply committed to supporting adolescents aged 12 to 25 and their families, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, in their journey towards healing and growth. I specialise in assisting those who have encountered trauma or adverse life events that have impeded their ability to lead fulfilling lives.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is building genuine connections with my clients, where they feel at ease and comfortable opening up. Witnessing the transformation as they begin to cultivate hope and harness their strengths is truly inspiring to me.
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Navigating Trauma with Holistic Therapy
With a Master's degree and specialised training in trauma-informed therapy techniques, I bring a holistic approach to my work. I assist clients in understanding themselves within the systems surrounding them and identifying the root causes of their problems. This knowledge aids my clients in navigating their past experiences and beginning to rewrite their narratives. I firmly believe that everyone has the potential to thrive given the right support and environment conducive to growth.
I prioritise creating a safe environment where clients can feel heard, validated, and begin to trust the therapeutic process. I provide practical tools to aid in relaxation, emotional regulation, and self-reflection, all while unraveling their narratives in a safe space. Through collaborative efforts, clients have the opportunity to practice these skills, enhancing their confidence and resilience.
Nurturing Healing through Creative Therapy
During challenging sessions, I maintain a calm demeanour, offering comfort and support to my clients. Additionally, I incorporate creative modalities such as art therapy and yoga, adding a dynamic element to our sessions and allowing for alternative forms of expression and healing.
If you're seeking to understand yourself better, overcome past traumas, rediscover your inner resilience and cultivate a more fulfilling life, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can embark on a journey towards recovery, growth, and self-discovery.
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Unsticking the stuckness - Social work supervision for early career clinicians
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Social work supervision is a key part of professional development and self care for any social worker. For early career clinicians, supervision helps develop your practice knowledge and skills by considering self reflectively what you do day to day in your practice. Furthermore, supervision supports professional identity development, ethical decision-making, and emotional well-being.
I provide a safe space for you to engage in critical reflection, de-briefing, planning, professional and career development. Supervision is tailored to your needs and is regularly reviewed to ensure that your professional needs are being met.
I am an experienced trauma counsellor working in youth mental health, child protection and family therapy. I am passionate about supervision being a safe, inclusive and empowering space for critical reflection and support for professional growth.
In 2024, I’m offering free, time-limited support for social work students and early career graduates transitioning to professional work who are experiencing financial hardship and having difficulty navigating the work and study space. I can provide support around navigating placement, studies, career planning and strategies for job hunting. You can contact me via email and share about your circumstance. I will review your information and contact you for further discussion.