Find-A-Facilitator

I’m a Clinical Psychologist using the COSP to support individuals or couples in a therapeutic setting, 1:1, to develop new skills and insights in their parenting or caregiving role. I support parents or caregivers wanting to grow their skills or understanding about parenting or to understand how to support tricky kids. I currently offer the COSP on Wednesday at Rose Park Psychology.

I am the mom of 5 children, 2 who were adopted, and have lots of on the ground experience. I am the author of Adopting Grace: A Parenting Journey from Fear to Freedom and spend a lot of time and resources toward spreading Circle of Security Parenting within the state of North Carolina.

I am currently the Clinical Supervisor for the Child First Program at Family Service of the Piedmont in Greensboro, North Carolina. We currently utilize the Circle of Security Parenting Model within our Child First program.

I have extensive experience working with children, young people and families. I have facilitated Circle of Secuirty in an NGO setting within the child protection sector. I have gained plenty of knowledge and experience working with a diverse range of people and being able to facilitate this program appropriately with individuals experiencing mental health issues, domestic violence, poverty, inter-generational trauma, drug and alcohol issues.

Use Circle of Security when referred consumers with children.
Person-centred in Social Work (focusing on achieving the persons aspirations and tailored to the needs and unique circumstances
Currently working with severe and persistent mental health consumer (Case Management- Mental Health clinician)
Facilitating ‘Together in Mind’ groups or individual sessions

I am running a group starting end of January 2025, weekly on Tuesday evenings, in person, in Moonah. Contact me to register your interest.

I work in the pediatric disability space, in a private practice. I am interested in helping parents to learn how to understand and meet their child’s needs. Available to do 1:1 or group work.

Vanessa is an accredited social worker who specializes in providing therapeutic services and training within an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and attachment-based framework. With over 10 years of experience working in the community sector, Vanessa is dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families with complex support needs, particularly those impacted by systemic oppression and trauma. Through a strengths-based approach, Vanessa works collaboratively with children, adolescents, and their care givers to address their unique challenges, needs and goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment for healing and growth. As a facilitator and mentor, Vanessa enjoys supporting parents to explore challenging behaviours through an attachment and neuroscience lens, helping them to identify children’s underlying needs and working collaboratively with them to tailor individual support strategies. Vanessa has experience working with challenging children and adolescents in Early Childhood Education and Care, Residential Care, and Clinical settings. Vanessa utilises a therapeutic framework based on the principles of Theraplay, P.A.C.E, Playwork, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Circle of Security, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Collaborative Problem Solving and the Neurobiology of Trauma. Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science degree (UNE), a Master of Social Work degree (QUT), and is a member of the AASW.

Use COSP in CAMHS work across Cork/Kerry.

I am a social worker who works with a range of clients from varying backgrounds. I practice inclusive, collaborative and culturally capable social work compassionately, respectfully, and in a caring way. I never take it for granted when I hear a person’s story; I appreciate how difficult it can be to open up and trust someone with your vulnerability. I use a range of evidence based therapies that are proven to be effective in helping to quickly relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression, grief and loss, behaviours of concern. As a COSP facilitator, I have been complimented on not being judgemental when parents provided examples of their current parenting styles. It is important that participants are able to share information freely to enable the learning process. I have a number of years experience in facilitating the COSP program and highly value the experience this program offers to parents. I am flexible in work hours to suit the individual needs of parents who wish to take part in this reflective parenting program.