Get to know Dave
Dave's kind nature and ability to help client's uncover deep patterns of behavior is what clients appreciate the most.
Dave is an experienced social worker and mental health clinician. He has experience supporting children, youth, adults and older adults with a range of issues, including personality issues such as trauma-related difficulties, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), emotional regulation challenges, ADHD, anxiety and depression. He is passionate about assisting clients with longstanding interpersonal and personality difficulties, relationship issues, the management of symptoms from trauma and helping clients to develop strategies to match their mental health concerns.
Dave’s own journey through therapy gives him a unique perspective on the therapeutic process, allowing him to provide thoughtful guidance and understanding for his clients. He provides an empathetic and reflective approach to therapy that is non-judgemental and open-minded, providing a safe and collaborative space. Dave recognises that engaging in therapy for the first time can stir up uncomfortable emotions, however with Dave’s personal experience and his down-to-earth nature, the therapeutic relationship can form with ease for each of his clients.
Dave works primarily with trauma-focused therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy. However he also draws from other therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based approaches.
Qualifications & Certifications
Master of Social Work
EMDR Level 1
Schema Therapy Level 1 &2
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Associations
Member of the Australian Association of Australian Social Workers (AASW)
Dave’s own journey through therapy gives him a unique perspective on the therapeutic process, allowing him to provide thoughtful guidance and understanding for his clients. He provides an empathetic and reflective approach to therapy that is non-judgemental and open-minded, providing a safe and collaborative space. Dave recognises that engaging in therapy for the first time can stir up uncomfortable emotions, however with Dave’s personal experience and his down-to-earth nature, the therapeutic relationship can form with ease for each of his clients.
Dave works primarily with trauma-focused therapies including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy. However he also draws from other therapies, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Attachment-Based approaches.
Qualifications & Certifications
Master of Social Work
EMDR Level 1
Schema Therapy Level 1 &2
ASSIST Suicide Prevention
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Associations
Member of the Australian Association of Australian Social Workers (AASW)
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