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your therapist.

meet me.

my name is tash (she/her).

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I began my career in 2020 working in child and adolescent mental health services in New Zealand.

where i've come from.

I then transitioned into child and adolescent disability services in Australia.

Before gaining experience at an adult private psychiatric practice.

why i do what i do.

I love being an occupational therapist for its practical, hands-on, and person-centered approach.

Working with young people brings me endless joy and I feel incredibly lucky to walk alongside families during such important years. 

My experience in these fields has enabled me to funnel my passion into brave brains.

thank you for being here.

I believe that people can - and do - recover and grow, even through the really tough stuff. Helping people work towards what matters most to them is one of the greatest privileges. 
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My background in mental health and disability have taught me so much - and now, I'm excited to be bring those two worlds together through brave brains. ​

i'm so glad you're here and i can't wait to hear from you.
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my values.

CONNECTION

our relationship is most important.

Strong relationships are at the core of my therapy, however
long this takes.

my background.

education - ​Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | 2018 - 2020 - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Mental Health and Addictions | 2021 - Postgraduate training in Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | 2022

additional training.

mental health assessment, risk, and systems - Mental Health Act and Mental Status Examination | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Risk Assessment and Management Framework | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Eliciting Suicide Information | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Single Session Family Consultation | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Family Safety | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Safe Practice Effective Communication | Te Whatu Ora 2021

therapeutic approaches and therapy - Maudsley Family Therapy | Te Whatu Ora 2023 - Understanding Trauma and Play Therapy | Compass Seminars 2022 - The Creative Toolbox for Working with Young People | Compass Seminars 2022 - Talking Therapies: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Motivational Approaches for Behaviour Change | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Sensory Modulation | Te Whatu Ora 2021

​child, adolescent, and family mental health - Working with ADHD: Optimising Success | Compass Seminars 2023 - Working with Children with ARFID | Compass Seminars 2023 - ADHD Parent Education Sessions | Christchurch Methodist Mission 2023 - Paediatric Emotional and Behavioural Problems | Compass Seminars 2022 - Taming Anxiety Gremlins | Compass Seminars 2022

cultural safety, communication, and professional practice - Allied Health Professional Supervisor Training | Te Whatu Ora 2022 - Working with Refugees and Migrants | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Communication Skills with Tangata Whai Ora (Māori clients) | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Working in Partnership with Family Advisors | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - How to Get the Most out of your Supervision | Te Whatu Ora 2021 - Personal Safety | Te Whatu Ora 2021

click here to enquire.

get in touch.

Referral and enquiry form

0405 504 688

therapy@bravebrains.com.au

Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

ABN: 93226158404

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credentials.

AHPRA Registered: OCC0002793297

Medicare Provider Number: 1554114X

Working with Children Check: Blue Card (QLD)

NDIS: Worker Screening Check

NDIS: Supporting self/plan-managed NDIS participants

Insurance: Professional indemnity and public liability

OTA: Mental Health Endorsement (pending)

LGBTQIA+ affirming and inclusive practice

Inclusivity: Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practice

acknowledgement of country.

I acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first Australians and pay respect to their rich culture, history, and diversity. I specifically honour the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara people as the traditional custodians of the land on which I live and work. I thank them for their enduring connection to country and the pivotal role they have played in caring for the land, waters, skies, and community for tens of thousands of years. Their knowledge and care continue to enrich our shared community. I pay my respects to elders past, present, and emerging. I recognise their strength and wisdom. May their insights inspire us all as we strive for a more respectful and inclusive future.  I acknowledge the ongoing impact of colonisation and commit to listening, learning, and growing in understanding. 

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