Kelly Brack
Smiths Lake,NSW
Summary
I am an Accredited Social Worker specialising in mental health, with a private practice focused on holistic treatment. My practice is dedicated to supporting clients experiencing a range of presentations including both post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders, developmental trauma, neurodiversity, and attachment and interpersonal issues. I employ an integrated approach including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Family and Attachment Therapy, Neuropsychotherapy and Focussed Psychological Strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
KLTherapy
Private Practice
Forster
04.2023 - Current
- Providing counselling and therapeutic services to private clients
- Current client base of 21 in community – providing face-to-face and online counselling
- Providing evidence-based psychological strategies to client base including CBT, Trauma-informed therapies, EMDR, mindfulness, somatic therapies, motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, relaxation techniques (breathwork, body awareness & sensation), interpersonal and attachment therapy and skills training
- Undertaking ongoing training and professional development in trauma-informed modalities including EMDR
LotUs Assist
Psychosocial Recovery
Remote
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Providing therapy and recovery coaching to NDIS participants with psychosocial disability, significant and persistent mental illnesses
- Providing evidence-based psychological strategies to support recovery and management of mental illness
- Ongoing therapeutic and psychosocial support.
Department of Communities and Justice
Child Protection & OOHC
Charlestown
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Providing case management to Children & Young People in Statutory Out of Home Care (OOHC) placements and support in Child Protection team.
- Counselling and emotional support
- Behaviour Support & Management
Hunter Primary Care
Mental Health Services
Warabrook
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Providing case management, behaviour support and mental health support to people in the community who have severe and persistent mental illness with complex needs.
Lifestyle Solutions
Intensive Therapeutic Care
Newcastle
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided specialised trauma-informed care to children and young people with complex trauma histories and/or disability in residential OOHC settings.
Big Brown House
Residential Therapeutic Care
Newcastle
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people with history of complex trauma in emergency respite care across residential and hotel environments, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
Allambi Care
Intensive Therapeutic Care
Charlestown
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided specialised trauma-informed care to children and young people with complex trauma histories and maladaptive behaviours, including self-harm, in residential OOHC settings.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW01-2018
Higher School Certificate -
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Tuncurry01.2011
Skills
- Use of various and multiple therapeutic modalities with a trauma-informed, integrative approach
- Use of empathy, active listening and therapeutic alliance
- Organization and time-management
- Continuing commitment and participation in ongoing training and professional development
- Knowledge of social welfare arrangements and of individual behaviours in social contexts, a systems approach
- Ability to analyse macro, meso and micro casual impacts on human life and complete psychosocial assessment
- Knowledge and skill in a range of social work interventions: counselling, interpersonal practice, advocacy, group work, community work, social action, research and social policy, motivational interviewing
- Competence in interpersonal, communication, negotiation and mediation skills
- Reflective and critical thinking and analysis, data collection and management
- Assessment of social work practice situations and the ability to make informed judgements about appropriate interventions and responses
- The ability to recognise and analyse ethical issues and adherence to the AASW code of ethics and practice standards
- Successful mediation and intervention in high crisis situation with young person with complex trauma background
- Development of mental health group programs and facilitation of program in mental health group setting
Professional Accreditation & Membership
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) | Accredited member
Certification
Professional Indemnity Insurance cover and Public & Products Liability Insurance cover through AASW membership | Current
Additional Training
- 60hr Somatic EMDR Therapy Certification
- Advanced EMDR Trauma Treatments via Telehealth & In-Person
- Trauma and Attachment Treatment for Children & Adolescents
- Continual training and professional development for EMDR and other trauma-informed treatments
- Foundation for Trauma Informed Care and Practice (Level 1)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Lifeline Suicide Prevention Training
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training (TCI)
- Current first aid certificate | refresher course completed on 12/8/2021
Referees
- Amy English | Clinical Supervisor | Bridge Back EMDR & Consulting | 0425 014 240 | hello@bridgebackconsulting.com
- Erin Baxter | Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Victims Service Counsellor | 0411 735 825 | erin@kitestringcounselling.com
- Shana Calvert | Casework Manager | Department of Communities and Justice | 0418 278 042 | Shana.Calvert@facs.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
KLTherapy
Private Practice
04.2023 - Current
LotUs Assist
Psychosocial Recovery
01.2022 - 01.2023
Department of Communities and Justice
Child Protection & OOHC
01.2020 - 07.2021
Hunter Primary Care
Mental Health Services
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lifestyle Solutions
Intensive Therapeutic Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
Big Brown House
Residential Therapeutic Care
01.2016 - 01.2017
Allambi Care
Intensive Therapeutic Care
01.2015 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) -
University of Newcastle
Higher School Certificate -
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Similar Profiles
Crystal BolinCrystal Bolin
Animal Care Manager at Private PracticeAnimal Care Manager at Private Practice
Peggy DavisPeggy Davis
Mental Health Therapist at Private PracticeMental Health Therapist at Private Practice
Felipe GonzálezFelipe González
Clinical Psychologist at Private practiceClinical Psychologist at Private practice
Zandra LopezZandra Lopez
Massage Therapist at Private PracticeMassage Therapist at Private Practice
Leanne FoleyLeanne Foley
Home Support Worker at BannistersHome Support Worker at Bannisters