About Me
My name is Kristin, I am a Qualified Social Worker, and an Early Childhood Professional. I have been in the helping professions for over 15 years.
I am a Mum to two beautiful children and very fortunate to have a very supportive partner.
I am passionate about encouraging and empowering people to be the best versions of themselves, whatever that may look like.
My Approach
Person centred approach - which focuses the importance of the client, their value system and ensure the client themselves, are included in the decision making process moving forward. The person centred process involves listening, thinking together, coaching, sharing ideas, and seeking feedback.
Solution focused approach - resetting negative thought patterns by replacing them with positive problem solving techniques. This approach highlights the importance of seeking out solutions with an intended positive outcome.
Theories underpinning my practice as a Social Work Clinician
Social Learning Theory - focuses on the effect of the environment and reinforcement on behaviour. Social learning theory puts forth the idea that people often model behaviour that they observe in their environment.
Systems Theory - states that behaviour is influenced by a variety of factors that work together as a system. A person’s parents, friends, school, economic class, home environment and other factors all influence how a person thinks and acts.
Psychosocial Theory – focuses on the ways that individuals are shaped by and react to their social environment.
Future plans
I have a commitment to myself and clients that I will endeavour to improve my practice and provide an array of services. I am a seIf confessed life long learner, and I plan to engage in ongoing learning, and professional development.
In time, I intend on becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
The future is BRIGHT!
Support That Makes a Difference
Counselling
Providing guidance & support in many areas including;
Grief and Loss, Communication and Relationships issues, Work and Career issues, Stress, Anxiety and Depression.
Life transitions such as the birth of a new baby, separation, divorce or the death of a family member or friend.
Parenting, addiction, abuse, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, exploring gender identity and/or sexuality, behavioural concerns & more
Support with improving your Mental Health
Tailored programs that support individuals based on their specific needs.
As a Social Worker, I cannot diagnose any form of mental health condition.
At Flourish we can explore different Therapeutic techniques that fit with your needs and meet positive outcomes that enhance and support your Mental Health.
We will meet and tailor a plan that is collaborative and encouraging, clear and achievable.
NDIS therapy and support
Providing social interventions and therapy for clients that are self-managed and Plan managed clients.
Capacity Building Supports is where Flourish will fit within in your NDIS plan.
It can include; assisting in developing skills to live independently, through budgeting and developing healthy routines.
Building self esteem and confidence using a strengths based approach, as well as self care tools and strategies.
Changing your views; through a Growth Mindset program.
Emotional regulation and how to communicate via self awareness and working together through developing an understanding.
This is an insight into what Flourish offers NDIS participants and when you enquire we can discuss what it is your are looking for.
Workshops
Tailored Workshops for individuals, small and large groups - and we can come to you.
The workshops at Flourish are centred around a theme of Wellbeing. We are all so busy with hectic schedules, trying to balance our lives that we often forget to maintain our welbeing.
Flourish will work with you around the content you would like covered, from there, design and deliver to you.
A particular favourite is our "Self Care, Wellbeing and Resilience" workshop.
Fancy some team building fun?
Lets chat!
“It’s not what you look at what matters, it’s what you see”
Henry David Thoreau
Schedule a Session
0402 916 827