Theresa is a qualified social worker with several years of counselling experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families impacted by mental health, domestic violence, sexual assault, disabilities, aged care and palliative care.
In her practice, Theresa values the importance of being fully present to others in the ‘here and now’ and is motivated by a deep desire to engage from a place of respect, dignity and compassion. She draws on a reflective/ strengths-based model that aims to validate and empower others to critically explore their experiences with the purpose of identifying strengths, potentials, new insights and effective strategies that lead to positive change, increased confidence and enhanced self-awareness.
Theresa has a deep understanding of cross-cultural living and has worked overseas in New Zealand, Samoa, Italy and the UK.