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.                                   

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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. 

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Evidence Based Treatments 

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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.