allied health
independent allied health services
who work from Yarra Trail Medical
Talkin with Thom
mental health counsellors
medicare rebates available
MSW, Clinical Masters of Family Therapy. AMHSW accredited (ages 13-45)
Tom is a mental health accredited social worker who specializes in work with adolescents, young adults and families. Tom has over 15 years experience working in complex trauma. Tom’s clinical experience includes supporting those who choose to engage in violence, those who have engaged in problematic or harmful behaviours, survivors of family violence and of sexual abuse or assault. Tom also has a wealth of experience in working alongside those experiencing mental health illnesses, substance usage issues and emotional/impulse control difficulties. Tom holds a Master of Social work, Clinical masters in Family Therapy. Tom adopts a trauma informed and client lead approach to his therapy, with the use of framework and theories such as CBT, ACT, Polyvagal Theory, Narrative approach and various Family Therapy frameworks. Tom prides himself in his ability to build rapport and help clients achieve their goals by working alongside them in an open and honest space.
MSW, MPhil. AMHSW accredited. (ages 6-25)
Kitty is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families. Her approach is trauma-informed, and she is skilled in addressing a wide range of clinical issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, mood disorders, grief and loss. Kitty creates a warm, supportive environment where clients can feel safe expressing themselves freely. She understands that each client is unique and tailors her approach accordingly, using evidence-based interventions and frameworks such as CBT, Trauma Therapy, DBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Solution-Focused Therapy. Additionally, Kitty holds a Master's degree in Social Work and a Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling.
Lauren Pennacchia
Remedy Psychology
Align and Nurture