Vanessa is a general psychologist and positive behaviour support clinician with over 18 years of clinical and leadership experience. She is passionate about helping and empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges, supporting them in identifying their motivations, and guiding them on their journey of growth. Her career spans diverse sectors, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), private practice, disability services, non-profits, immigration, and the delivery of employee assistance programs (EAPs).
With extensive expertise in positive behaviour support, Vanessa specialises in working with clients who face complex behavioural challenges. She is skilled in conducting in-depth behavioural assessments, developing tailored support plans, and implementing practical interventions that address a wide range of needs. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, focusing on fostering adaptive behaviours, reducing harmful patterns, and helping clients build resilience and self-efficacy. Vanessa’s commitment to behavioural support empowers individuals and families, creating sustainable strategies that improve quality of life.
Vanessa’s approach to therapy is compassionate, eclectic, and evidence-based, tailored specifically to each client. Her goal is to help clients better understand themselves, develop healthy and adaptive ways to respond to challenges, and feel empowered to foster positive change. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Vanessa creates a welcoming environment for clients from diverse backgrounds.
With expertise in areas such as depression and mood disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, life goals and directions, relationship and career difficulties, trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and parenting issues, Vanessa offers a comprehensive skill set. She is especially dedicated to supporting clients during times of transition and adjustment, providing invaluable assistance as they navigate new circumstances.
Vanessa’s extensive experience, combined with her warm, client-centred approach, ensures that each person she works with receives holistic, practical support for their unique needs.
