• Masters of Counselling (UNSW)

• Bachelor of Social Work (ACU)

• Bachelor of Arts (UNE)

• Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

• Has received over eight years of supervision and training from senior Bowen family systems therapists at the Family Systems Institute 

• Accredited facilitator of internationally recognised parenting programs Tuning into Kids, Circle of Security and Bringing Up Great Kids. Currently undertaking training to become a Parent Coach for the Parent Hope Project.

• Additional training in cognitive behaviour therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, grief and loss and trauma recovery.

Prior to opening her private practice in 2022, Katie gained over ten years of clinical work experience with individuals, couples and families across several programs including Hammond Care, Department of Communities & Justice, Brighter Futures, the Paediatric Developmental Program and Bushfire Recovery Program at Royal Far West. Katie continues to provide supervision, training and support to allied health staff at Royal Far West with a particular focus on supporting the development of their parenting programs and understanding of systems thinking. 

Supervision

Katie has been providing individual and group professional supervision for the past five years and it has become an increasing interest of hers. She enjoys walking alongside fellow Social Workers and Therapists,  supporting thoughtful and critical thinking in relation to their work - encouraging a deeper connection between theory and practice. She also enjoys assisting clinicians to explore their own family of origin and how this can improve and refine the service we provide clients.