About Me

Hi, I am Sam

I am a Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist living and working in Naarm (Melbourne) and Bodaruwiti Country (Limestone Coast). My practice takes an Integrated Framework. This means that I do not subscribe to one way of working or one way of interacting with my practice. People are complex and multifaceted beings which is why I believe in a tailored and flexible approach to working together.

I have extensive experience working with people of all genders, sexualities and ages as well as individuals, couples, families and groups of people who don’t always fit within the traditional mold.

In my spare time I enjoy reading, photography, pickleball and finding new ways to connect with nature.

Clinical Expertise

My clinical practice has focused on improving Mental Health, wellbeing and increasing family functioning. I have worked for a range of community, health and government agencies specialising in sexual assault (CASA), family violence, childhood trauma and education services.

I have a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and a Masters of Family and Systemic Therapy. I am passionate about learning and am currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Social Work where I will endeavor to be researching experiences and barriers for seeking support for sexual assault.

I have completed additional training and professional development in a range of counselling and therapy approaches including EMDR.

I work with a wide range of people who experience impacts associated with (but not limited to):

  • Anxiety and Stress

  • Childhood Sexual Abuse

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Communication

  • Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)

  • Depression

  • Dissociation

  • Family dynamics, challenges and breakdown

  • Family Violence

  • Neurodiversity

  • Parenting

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Relationships

  • Self esteem

  • Self-harm/suicidal thinking

  • Separation

  • Sexuality and Gender Diversity

  • Sexual Assault

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”

Bessel van der Kolk