SHIVONNE CAMMELL

Clinical Social Worker and Supervisor (AMHSW), Child and Family Counsellor, and Registered Play Therapist (APTA-RPT)

Hi, Welcome to my website. 

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I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, specialising in Child and Family Practice and Play Therapy. I began my career working with children with Autism and their families. Over the past 12 years I have worked with children and families in Foster Care, Child Protection, Family Support Services and Counselling Services, building and enhancing my knowledge and therapeutic skills. 

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I have a strong interest in neurobiology and the impact of trauma on child development and emotional well-being. I am able to utilise my knowledge and experience to support children to recover from trauma and grief, develop resilience, enhance family relationships and adjust to new social circumstances in positive ways.

I currently provide Play Therapy and Counselling Services to children and their families, to assist with resolving emotional and behavioural problems. I work with kids using creativity and play to address social and emotional issues. I support children with anxiety and low mood, friendship and/or family issues, trauma, and neurodiversity (Autism and ADHD). I am passionate about working collaboratively with children and their families to improve their mental health, build self esteem and promote resilience.
 

I also focus on supporting their families in navigating the challenges of parenting. As a parent myself, I know first hand just how challenging parenting can be!

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Please feel free to contact me for a confidential discussion as to how I can support your family. 

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Services:

Play therapy for young children (2-10yrs) to address emotional issues and support development.

Counselling for older children to address social/emotional issues and provide therapeutic support.

Support for Parents - learning about your child's development and therapeutic parenting skills.

Clinical Supervision for Social Workers interested in Child Mental Health, Play Therapy and Social Work Practice

Qualifications
Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience (Psychology) - Monash University.
Master of Social Work - University of Melbourne. 
Clinical Certificate of Play Therapy - Play Therapy Australia.

Professional Registrations
Member of Australian Association of Social Workers, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Australian Play Therapists Association - Registered Play Therapist (APTA-RPT)