ABOUT ME
Gemma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker providing Psychotherapy, Counselling and Clinical Supervision services.
Gemma is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician registered with the ANZAED.
Gemma is an EMDRAA registered EMDR provider.
I am from the UK and moved to regional Victoria in 2017. Like many people in my profession I had my own experience of childhood trauma and adversity that led to my life long commitment to growth, learning and supporting others along the way.
I live and work within a small regional town, privacy and confidentiality is something that is an integral part of my practice. Connection with community is another fundamental part of my role. I am an activist Social Worker true to my values of;
Service to humanity
Social justice
Dignity and worth of the person
Importance of human relationships
Integrity, and;
Competence.
Key skills and experience
Through-out training and practice I have worked in a range of family and youth services. I have extensive experience working within Child Protective services and in leadership positions within youth community mental health. I am committed to providing a safe, culturally inclusive and person centered space for people of all backgrounds and identities.
I am an Ally to people that identify as part of the LGBTIQA+ community. I am a cisgender hetrosexual female and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I work closely with people and organisations that specialize in this area to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion.
I strive towards Allyship to culturally diverse people and I share some personal understanding of migration, integration into community and its challenges.
I strive towards Allyship to our First Nations people and I extend my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culture and elders past, present and emerging. I live and work on the land of The Taungurung people.
Evidence Based Treatments
I value a holistic approach in working with Mental Health. I provide Psychoeducation as part of the process to empower the people I work with and help improve treatment outcomes. I have expertise in a range of treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), EMDR and Family Based Therapy for Adolescent Eating Disorders. I also have skills and experience using CBTE, Art Therapy and Schema.