Accredited Mental Health Social Work
Kate supports clients over the age of 18 who may be experiencing; sexual and gender identity exploration, suicidality, BPD symptoms, pregnancy and reproductive concerns including decision making, recovery from relational trauma including CSA & DV, grief & loss, transitional life periods, & relationship disharmony, strengthening and transition. Kate’s focus is on clients who identify as women or as queer.
Kate has 18+ years of experience across social services including with youth, grief, suicide, parenting, mental health, reproductive care, couples counselling, acute hospital & family support. Kate’s therapy practice is enriched by all of these. She has a PhD in the gender and sexual identity space & her practice is queer, polyamory and neurodivergent affirming.
Kate truly believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and her focus is on making sure that she provides a welcoming and safe environment to be able to truly see where you are at, and work with you towards where you want to go. Whether that is towards self acceptance, life changes, to assist in understanding yourself or to improve your relationships.
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in sociology and social work (Flinders University) answering the research question: How do lesbian and queer sex workers in contemporary Australia negotiate their identities and communities as both lesbians/queer, and as women who perform heterosexual sexualities?
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning (Flinders University)
Accredited Mental Health Social Work (Australian Association of Social Workers)
Postgraduate training in therapeutic modalities including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gottman Relationship Therapy (level 1). Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Casework.
