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Hello from Chantelle!

Social Worker & Practice Owner

Chantelle is a registered Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Work. Chantelle is highly experienced with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work (honours), Graduate Certificate in Play and Art Therapy, and Certificate of Attainment in Clinical Supervision.

Chantelle focuses on the therapeutic relationship, and is kind, accepting, respectful, and creative in her approach. Chantelle tailors her interventions, spending time to understand the unique experiences and circumstances of her clients. Chantelle walks alongside of her clients, and is empowering in her approach.

Chantelle is also incredibly passionate about supporting, upskilling and empowering Social Workers and other helping professionals through clinical supervision and training.

Chantelle is skilled in the following interventions:

Play Therapy – Supporting children through play-based techniques to process emotions and experiences.
Child-Centered Play Therapy – A non-directive approach that empowers children to express themselves and resolve difficulties through play.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Developing skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Expressive Arts Therapy – Combining art, music, drama, and movement for therapeutic expression.
Sandplay Therapy – Using symbolic play to explore inner worlds and work through trauma.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encouraging acceptance of thoughts while committing to personal values.
Solution-Focused Therapy – Practical, goal-oriented therapy to foster positive change.
Schema Therapy- Addressing deeply ingrained patterns and beliefs developed in early life that influence current behaviours and relationships.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – A structured approach to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours.