Dee
Accredited Social Worker | Family & Couple Therapist | Trauma Specialist in Melbourne
Bachelor of Social Work Masters of Clinical Family Therapy
She/Her/Hers.
Hart Centre Certified
Individual: $190
Couples: $210
“One good conversation can shift the direction of the change forever.”
1. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy – Level 1
2. Dr Frank Anderson – Four-Month IFS and Trauma Intensive (2026)
3. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – 2016
4. Attachment-Focused EMDR – Laurel Parnell
5. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples
6. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
7. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
8. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
9. Schema Therapy
10. Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)
11. Family Systems Therapy
12. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
13. Behavioural Activation
14. Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
15. Circle of Security Parenting
16. Safe & Together™ Model
17. Trauma-Informed Practice
18. Polyvagal-Informed Practice and Nervous System Regulation
19. Mindfulness-Based Interventions
20. Cultural Responsiveness and Culturally Safe Practice
Additional Professional Development
– Complex Trauma and PTSD Treatment
– Child and Adolescent Mental Health
– Family Violence and Child Protection
– Suicide Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention
– Attachment and Relational Trauma
– Family Separation and Co-Parenting
– Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
With over 25 years of experience in mental health, family therapy and trauma recovery, Dee brings both professional expertise and genuine compassion to her work. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, children and families navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their relationships and rediscover hope.
Dee’s approach is shaped not only by her extensive clinical training but also by her own lived experience as a trauma survivor. She understands that healing is rarely a straightforward journey, and that finding the courage to seek support can sometimes be the hardest step. This personal understanding has deepened her empathy and reinforced her belief that, with the right support, meaningful change is possible.
Over 5 years
As a trauma survivor myself, the most fulfilling part of my work is being able to draw on both my lived experience and over 25 years of professional knowledge to help others find hope and healing.
There is nothing more rewarding than sitting with someone who feels hopeless, overwhelmed or disconnected from themselves and witnessing their gradual transformation. Seeing clients begin to understand their trauma, develop self-compassion and realise that their past does not have to define their future is incredibly meaningful to me.
I feel privileged to share my knowledge, walk alongside people during some of their most vulnerable moments and witness them rediscover their strength, confidence and sense of self.
For me, the greatest reward is seeing hope return where there was once hopelessness, and knowing I have played a part in that journey.
One example that stands out is working with a couple whose relationship had been deeply affected by infidelity, broken trust and emotional disconnection. Both were carrying considerable hurt, and at times it was difficult for them to see a way forward.
Using my training in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems and trauma-informed practice, I helped them begin to understand the fears, vulnerabilities and protective behaviours beneath their anger and conflict.
What was particularly rewarding was witnessing the gradual shift from blame and defensiveness towards greater emotional awareness, accountability and compassion. They began communicating more openly, recognising each other’s emotional needs and taking steps towards rebuilding trust.
For me, the most meaningful part was seeing hope begin to return to a relationship that had been overshadowed by pain and uncertainty.
It reminded me why I love this work. Helping people reconnect with themselves and each other, particularly when they have almost lost hope, is an extraordinary privilege.
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