Andrea has several years of experience delivering therapeutic support across child and family services, education and community settings. Her work has centred on supporting individuals and families experiencing complex trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, grief, family and domestic violence, and challenges associated with child protection and out-of-home care.
She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environments where clients feel heard, respected and empowered. Andrea combines evidence-informed practice with practical strategies and psychoeducation to help people better understand their experiences, strengthen relationships and achieve their goals.
Andrea supports people experiencing:
She has particular expertise supporting children, young people and families impacted by developmental trauma and attachment disruption, with extensive experience working alongside individuals involved with child protection and out-of-home care services.
Andrea provides trauma-informed, strengths-based and relationship-focused support tailored to each client's individual needs. She believes lasting change occurs when people feel safe, understood and supported, and works collaboratively to build resilience, strengthen relationships and develop practical strategies for everyday life.
Her therapeutic approaches include Family Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice and Psychodynamic Therapy. She also has specialist training in developmental trauma and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and is continuing to expand her therapeutic practice through postgraduate training in CBT, ACT, DBT and Schema Therapy.
"I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative and strengths-based, combining trauma-informed, evidence-based practice with genuine curiosity and compassion to help individuals and families build resilience, strengthen relationships and create meaningful change."
Yes. Information shared in sessions is confidential and handled in line with our privacy obligations. We will let you know in advance about the small number of circumstances where we are required to share information (for example, where there is risk of serious harm).
Both. Telehealth is available across Australia. In-person sessions are available in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
You do not need a referral to book with us. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP may allow you to claim a Medicare rebate for sessions with an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. If you would like one, your GP can prepare it for you.
Our session fees and current Medicare rebate amounts are available on our booking page. For some clients, seeing an AMHSW under Medicare may reduce out-of-pocket costs.
This is social work support delivered within a supervised practice. Medicare-funded clinical care is available with our Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. If you are looking for non-clinical wellbeing support, our Wellbeing Coaches sit in a separate service.
Yes. Our practice is trauma-informed and recovery-oriented. You are never pushed to share more than you are ready for, and we work with you at the pace that feels right.
Both can support people experiencing mental health challenges. Under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Medicare rebates may be available with eligible psychologists and Accredited Mental Health Social Workers. A social worker often brings a particular strength in working with trauma, family and relationships, and in helping you navigate the systems and services around your situation. A psychologist often brings particular depth in diagnosis, assessment and structured therapy. We can help you think through which suits you best.
