About

Denise is an Accredited Mental Health & Clinical Social Worker registered with the AASW and holds degrees in a Bachelor of Social Worker and Bachelor of Social Science in counselling and community work.  Denise is also an Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Nationally Accredited Mediator, a Certified Body Talk Practitioner with the International Body Talk Association and Australian Body Talk Association. Denise is also a Sensorimotor Initiatic Art and Clay Therapist and has completed extensive training  in sensory attachment, somatic work, attachment and trauma, play therapy and sand tray.

  • Accredited Mental Health & Clinical Social Worker

  • Child & Family Counsellor

  • Behavioural Support & Positive Behaviour Support Plans

  • NDIS Therapeutic Support & Early Childhood Intervention

  • Sensorimotor Initiatic Art & Clay Therapist

  • Body Talk Practitioner

  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

  • Parenting Programs & Training Programs

  • NDIS & Medicare Registered

Denise is passionate about human rights and social justice.  She has always been passionate about advocating for children and the vulnerable, supporting them to feel safe, nurtured, connected and a sense of belonging is the core values of her practice. This is delivered through evidence based and therapeutic practice, trauma informed counselling and therapy, body talk and psycho educational programs.  Building on mainstream theoretical approaches within psychotherapy, mental health and trauma informed practice which incorporates Focused Psychological Interventions, Brief therapy, CBT & ACT, narrative, play, art and clay therapy.  These modalities can also be complemented with the use of body talk practice to provide the foundations for a brighter future.

Counselling and therapy helps people to identify their strengths so they can build on their strengths to learn new skills and coping strategies to enhance their self-esteem and resilience. Therapy can also transform traumatic experiences into strength and wisdom to build on feelings of hope, courage and self-worth. Therapy will often help people to instigate positive change in their lives.

Vibrant Spirit aims to be Sustainable

Vibrant Spirit focus on business efficiency and productivity to benefit our customers, our community and our employees. We are committed to incorporating sustainable practice and continuous improvement process.

We are dedicated to taking the following actions to achieve our economic sustainability vision;

  • Increase our number of solar panels to convert more energy efficient resources
  • Providing equipment that is energy efficient and maintain equipment to a high standard
  • Educate staff to improve energy efficiency and to “think green”. Including strategies to reduce water, energy use, waste and emissions.
  • Promote a positive work environment to maintain a high level or staff morale and retention.
  • Develop opportunities to recycle and reuse.