I am passionate about enabling children to reach their full potential and assisting them to develop resilience, self-esteem and a sense of self via the power of play. During my various roles helping children and families in schools, not for profit agencies and in private practice I have supported children to work through and heal from difficult experiences.
Witnessing individuals in my own family struggle with anxiety and trauma, I knew there had to be a better way to support children other than the traditional ‘talking’ therapy. As play is a child’s natural language, play therapy provides a developmentally appropriate environment for healing….
Bachelor Degree in Social Work, AASW Accredited Social Worker, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker (AMHSW)
Franziska is a passionate and experienced mental health social worker and has been working in community organisations for over 20 years with a focus on supporting vulnerable children, youth and their families with mental health and complex case management supports. Franziska provides a warm, safe and respectful space for clients to explore their stories, and to feel empowered, seen and heard in understanding their experiences. Working with a trauma informed lens and utilizing a strength- based approach Franziska assists clients to reconnect to their values, skills and aspirations, to work towards their goals, and to overcome barriers and strengthen relationships and connection…
Registered Psychologist, AHPRA.
BSc (Hons), MSc (Clinical Neuropsychology) University of Melbourne
Toni Miles has commenced a private practice at Hale House. A calm, caring psychologist with wide ranging, extensive experience, she currently sees Veterans and their families. Toni works with a broad spectrum of presenting issues and is very experienced with treating trauma and PTSD. She utilises a number of therapeutic techniques including EMDR.
BSc Hons, Occupational Therapy, Mental health Accredited Occupational Therapist Registered OT Australia and British Association of OT, Registered Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, Accredited Network and BASSA OT with Transport Accident Commission.
Phone: 0438 265 033
Dr Robyn Maddern is a Clinical Psychologist, specialising in:
Mood Disorders (Anxiety and Depression)
Personality Disorders (Diagnosis and Treatment)
Grief, Trauma and Complex Trauma
Interpersonal Relationship Difficulties
Neurotypical partners of those on the Spectrum
Mobile: 0408 411 804