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CLAIRE PATERSON
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Clinical Psychologist
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Psychology Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Claire:
I am a neurodivergent affirming psychologist who is passionate about supporting people of all ages and abilities to have a good quality of life. I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, a special interest in Autism, and I am member of a neurodiverse family. I have worked as a psychologist for many years in the government, not-for-profit, and private sectors providing psychology consultation and disability services to individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and other community organisations.
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I provide a strengths-based approach to neurodiversity and create a safe, non-judgemental environment to explore and develop understanding of client difficulties and unmet needs, and strategies to enhance quality of life for both my clients and important others in their lives.
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In order to support my own optimal emotional regulation, I enjoy going for walks, singing in the shower, painting, drinking Roobois tea, binge watching my favourite series, and spending time with my family, my friends, and my many pets.
FERN DEMEO
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Occupational Therapist
Services Provided:
Online PBS Australia-wide
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About Fern:
I am an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about understanding and supporting people to reach their aspirations and live a good life. I provide neurodivergent affirming positive behaviour support services to people of all ages and abilities.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy and have worked for over 20 years in providing disability services to individuals and their families across a range of settings including home, school, workplaces and the community. I am dedicated to providing holistic person-centered and value- affirming supports that celebrate and support a person and their quality of life.
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In order to support my own optimal emotional regulation, I enjoy spending time in nature, connecting with my family and animals, practicing yoga and doing African dance to djembe drums.
STACEY JEFFERSON
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Social Worker
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Therapy services Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Stacey:
I am a Social Worker who is passionate about supporting and empowering people to develop their skills, achieve their goals and live a good quality of life. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and have worked in the disability sector for over 13 years delivering social work and positive behaviour support services to people of all ages and abilities across a range of settings. I am also a member of a neurodiverse family.
I am committed to delivering positive behaviour support services using a person centred and strengths based approach which upholds human rights and ensures a person’s needs are understood and met. I have a genuine drive to help make a difference and strive to provide a service that achieves positive outcomes and enhances the quality of life for the people I support.
I especially enjoy working with school aged children to develop a healthy mindset, build on their self-esteem and confidence, reduce behaviours which may cause harm and to help them celebrate their own unique qualities and strengths to achieve the personal growth required to accomplish their goals.
In order to support my own optimal emotional regulation, I enjoy being creative through craft and sewing, reading a good book, going to the beach or for coastal walks and spending time with my family.
SINEAD BREEN
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Social Worker
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Therapy services Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Sinéad:
I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and have been a social worker for 15 years. I have worked in the disability sector for over 10 years, delivering social work and Positive Behaviour Support services for people of all ages and abilities.
I am passionate about supporting everyone to improve their quality of life and reach their full potential. I believe in working from a person-centred, strengths-based approach and am committed to empowering people to have control and choice in their own lives.
My particular areas of interest are child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice and family systems. I enjoy working with people of all ages and in all settings, especially those with complex needs. I am committed to supporting people to find creative ways to achieve their goals, enhance their capacity and promote their safety.
I enjoy supporting my own emotional regulation by hiking with my dog, going to spin classes, relaxing by the beach and spending time with my family and friends.
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GEORGIE McCULLOCH
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Social Worker
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Therapy services Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Georgie:
I am a Social Worker who is passionate about empowering all individuals I work alongside. I work from a personal centred, strength-based practice for all individuals in the mental health and disability sector, with key focus on providing the best practice interventions to support and empower individuals to achieve their best quality of life and positive outcomes.
I have worked in the disability and acute mental health sector for over 13 years. I have a strong focus and passion in dual diagnosis, neuropsychology, trauma informed practice and complex presentation. I enjoy working as a team, where I can walk along side and learn and grown with all individuals I meet.
To support my own optimal emotional regulation, I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs, being near the ocean or in nature, attending a yin yoga class or exercise class, and getting lost in a good book.
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CLAIR SMITH
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Social Worker
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Therapy services Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Clair:
I am a Social Worker who is enthusiastic about advocating and empowering people to live better and more fulfilled lives. I have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the UK, where I have gained 17yrs of experience working in government and court systems. I have worked in the disability sector in WA since 2018 and continually strive to increase my skills and knowledge in Social Work and Positive Behaviour Support. My areas of interest are mental health, trauma-informed practice, family systems and dynamics and crisis intervention.
I am committed to eliminating discrimination and disadvantage for people across the lifespan and strongly believe in people being the experts in their own lives. I am passionate about working with people to support their mental health, promote positive relationships and establish long-term supports to achieve individual goals.I also have lived experience of neurodiversity within my family, therefore have experience of navigating systems and the challenges and associated barriers.
To support my own mental health and emotional regulation, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to the gym, reading, and watching my favourite shows.
SUE BOTHAM
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Social Worker
Services Provided:
Online PBS and Therapy services Australia-wide
Home & Community visits in Perth Northern Suburbs
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About Sue:
I am a Social Worker and Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner who is passionate about working with people in a collaborative and respectful way to enhance their quality of life. I enjoy working with both children and adults and have a special interest in providing services in rural and remote communities.
I have a BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. I trained in the UK before relocating to Perth in 2014. I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of government, private and not for profit roles across residential, hospital and community settings to support individuals to build their capacity.
I am a lifelong learner and am committed to improving my skills and knowledge via continued professional development. In order to support my optimal emotional regulation, I love to listen to podcasts, cook, walk my dog and spend time with my friends and family. I also enjoy snorkeling and playing volleyball.