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I bring decades worth of lived experience as an emergency first responder to my professional life as a psychologist. I have experienced the bonds and camaraderie in my first responder family as we've responded to emergency situations that have ranged from lives being saved to lives being lost. During this time I've experienced the range of emotions from fear, helplessness and shame through to pride in response to things I've experienced professionally as a first responder. I've witnessed my colleagues and experienced first hand, the sense of isolation at times of not being able to talk to family and friends about what I had seen/heard/felt on the job because I felt that unless you've lived it, you just don't get it. So began my journey (a good 25 years ago!) toward a better understanding of mental health, the stigma surrounding it as well as examining organisational (stress/bullying at work) and environmental (family, home) factors that impact our mental wellbeing. As a psychologist I have worked with preschoolers through to mature adults. I have experience in dealing with complex issues such as child neglect and abuse, learning difficulties, behavioural and various other challenges that affect children both at home and school. I work closely with the family, the child, the school and other health professionals as required as part of a 'Team Around the Child' philosophy. I have worked in both the Victorian State and Catholic Education systems as well as the Victorian Autism Specific Early Learning Centre, La Trobe University - Margot Prior Wing. I also have experience in dealing with adults presenting with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, suicide ideation; adults that are survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other traumas such as assaults, and bullying at work.

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