OUR ALLIED HEALTH TEAM

Originally from the UK, Niamh (“Neeve”) has a degree in sociology and has previously utilised this when working in the domestic violence sector in London. Niamh also previously worked in human resources and this transcends into her practice through employment assessment & counselling. Niamh moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2022 and began working with us whilst studying her master’s in social work. Niamh’s framework includes systems theory, psychosocial theory, and empowerment theory. She partners with her clients to improve their capacity, independence, and overall wellbeing. Niamh listens, understands, and works alongside you to achieve your goals. Niamh is a registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Niamh’s expertise includes:

• 1-1 psychoeducation sessions/workshops to improve emotional regulation & self-awareness (for the person, family and carers)
• Navigating complex family relationships
• Scaffolding a person’s support team using a holistic approach, including: information of local services and writing referrals
• Generating social work assessments and/or reports for NDIS such as: bio-psychosocial assessments, risk assessments, psychosocial functional capacity assessments, and needs assessment.
• Providing trauma-informed counselling sessions that focuses on: identifying strengths, confidence building and positive coping strategies

Amalia is an accredited counsellor and human service worker, born in Argentina and raised in Brisbane. She can speak fluent Spanish and has degrees in Counselling and Human Services and a Diploma in Visual Arts. Her university degrees have developed a high level of understanding and a broad range of theoretical knowledge of social, personal, and interpersonal factors that influence and impact an individual’s well-being. Amalia’s Visual Arts training has equipped her with outside-the-box thinking, which is helpful for shaking things up and keeping things fun and engaging. A series of impactful roles have marked Amalia’s professional journey. From facilitating community art workshops to working with children and young people in educational settings and supporting people with disabilities in gaining employment, her work has always been guided by compassion and a genuine desire to understand others. Her focus has consistently been on providing guidance, fostering skills acquisition, and offering social, emotional and behavioural support to empower individuals to create, achieve, engage, and grow.

Amalia’s expertise includes:

• Uses a strength-based, person-centred approach under a positive psychology framework
• Provides a safe space where we work as a team to support you in harnessing your strengths
• Co-creates ideas, strategies, actions and new ways of thinking with individuals
• Build capacity through a goal-orientated approach
• Brings collaboratively and creativity to turn insight into action

As a qualified counsellor, Christina is dedicated to alleviating mental and emotional distress, empowering individuals with disabilities and mental health concerns to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives with self-compassion, authentic connection to self, and enhanced wellbeing. She brings a unique blend of professional knowledge and lived experience to my practice, fostering compassion and understanding to support individuals to navigate the complexities of mental health challenges.

With a background working with vulnerable populations, Christina brings sensitivity and insight to support individuals in achieving their desired outcomes. Grounded in fostering a relational approach, her practices promote uniqueness and strive to instil hope in clients’ hearts.

Christina believes in the power of collaborative and flexible therapy, enabling clients to engage in a healing process that resonates with their lived experiences. In the counselling space she provides, clients are heard, validated, and empowered to explore their concerns within a warm, inclusive environment tailored to their unique needs. Together, we can embark on a journey of your self-discovery, growth, and empowerment.

Christina’s expertise includes:

• Identity shifts post-diagnosis
• Support for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities
• Navigating grief and trauma
• Neuro-affirming and strength-based modalities
• Narrative, emotion-focused and positive psychology interventions