Practitioner's Directory Listing
The Practitioners Directory is for those agencies seeking a practitioner to facilitate parenting events in their centre, or, a practitioner looking to partner with a practitioner in another agency, or, for individuals seeking out private parenting support. This directory lists practitioners from both not-for-profit and private agencies. The information is provided as a guide only, not an endorsement from resourcingparents.com. Please contact info@resourcingparents.com should you require further information.
Laura Hurstfield
Famly & Youth Support Worker
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 4 Group, Level 4 Self-Directed, 1-2-3- Magic/Three Choices
Region:
Northern Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
my local area
Contact:
40 Merrenburn Avenue
Naremburn
2065
Available:
Office Hours
Employed by:
Centacare
My Profile:
Case Management for famlies with children and young people.
Trained in Facilitiation of:
Triple P Level 4
123 Magic
Incredibile Years
KKIM
Hey Mum
Women As Mothers
Dr Elizabeth Woodcock & Associates
Clinical Psychologists specialising in the treatment of most childhood psychological issues as well as parenting.
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 4 Group, Tuning in to Kids
Region:
Northern Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
Contact:
Suite 301, 118 Christie Street
St Leonards NSW 2065
Available:
Office Hours
Employed by:
My Profile:
Dr Elizabeth Woodcock and Associates are all Clinical Psychologists with a Masters or Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology. We provide assessment and treatment for a range of childhood and adult psychological problems and also provide specialist treatment for Selective Mutism and extreme shyness in children. We believe in providing an understanding, supportive, and confidential environment so that we can work collaboratively with clients to achieve positive change. We have over 10 years experience in helping the community, and are committed to using psychological techniques that have been proven to be effective in controlled research studies. The main therapeutic techniques that we use are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT), and Family Therapy. We are located in St Leonards and Mosman. Please also refer to both of our websites: www.woodcockpsychology.com.au and www.selectivemutism.com.au
Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc.
Not-for-profit Family Support Service
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 2 Selected, Level 4 Group
Region:
Western Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
Parramatta and Holroyd LGAs
Contact:
37 Collins St
Pendle Hill 2145
Available:
Office Hours
Employed by:
My Profile:
Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc. is a community based family support service for families in the Parramatta and Holroyd local government areas. We provide an efficient, preventative service to our families who seek support from Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc. to improve their well-being. We address issues such as family violence, child development/behaviour strategies and parent/child relationship.
Parramatta/Holroyd Family Support Inc. provides services for families from all cultural backgrounds and family types who have dependent children under 12 years of age living at home or have a restoration case plan in place.
Our belief is that families have their own strengths and our aim is to assist them in developing those strengths to support the parent/child relationship. We aim to provide different strategies and to work with families through the different and often difficult stages, as well as to offer various programs.
We welcome the opportunity to work in partnership with other agencies in improving the wellbeing of local families.
Katie Woolcott
Providing creative counselling for children, young people and their families
Practitioner In:
1-2-3- Magic/Three Choices
Region:
All Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
Sydney. Mobile service also available
Contact:
Ramsay Rd, Five Dock, 2046
Available:
Office Hours, Evenings, Weekends
Employed by:
Private Practice
My Profile:
You want your child to be happy, resilient and confident and we can help. At Inner West Art and Play Therapy we provide a safe, welcoming and exciting therapy environment for children, young people and their families. Our experienced staff have specialist training in delivering high quality counselling services to the community. We specialize in creative approaches in therapy to enhance functioning and promote wellbeing for a range of emotional, behavioural, mental health and family problems.
Art and Play techniques can be used to treat specific clinical issues, to enhance your child’s development, to help you to connect with your child and as a preventative measure. We can offer parents the 123 Magic and Emotion Coaching and The Bringing Up Great Kids program as well as individual programs, filial play therapy (play therapy with you and your child together) and support.
The therapists at Inner West Art and Play Therapy consider the developmental needs and abilities of each child, then, based on an individual treatment plan, carefully select techniques that allow children to naturally express themselves, to learn skills and to heal. Creative techniques speak the language of the child, which makes the experience more enjoyable and enhances the opportunity for your child to develop into their full potential.
Call or email us to find out more about how art and play therapy can help you, your child, and your family. Don’t forget to ask us about Medicare rebates for savings of up to 65%. Health fund rebates may also apply.
Bankstown Family Relationship Centre
Helping families build better relationships
Practitioner In:
Region:
All Sydney
Languages:
English, Cantonese, Arabic, Mandarin
Premises:
Contact:
Ground floor,
8 Jacobs St,
Bankstown. NSW 2200
Available:
Office Hours
Employed by:
Catholiccare
My Profile:
We run parenting education seminars for parents who have separated. Our service offers mediation services to separated parents regarding childrens matters, individual/couple counselling, family law information sessions and financial counselling.
Pamela Seraskeris
Clinical Social Worker / Couple and Family Therapist providing counselling, training, consultation and supervision.
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 4 Group
Region:
All Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
Sydney-wide
Contact:
pamela@hopkins.id.au
Available:
Office Hours, Evenings
Employed by:
Self
My Profile:
I am an accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters in Couple and Family Therapy working as a private practitioner. I have 20 years experience working with families in a variety of settings.
Mental health promotion and prevention are a particular focus of my practice. My programs are designed to support and resource adults and children with important life skills for positive mental health and wellbeing.
I am available to facilitate various seminars and groups on parenting, including Triple P and Parenting Positive Kids (a seminar on raising happy, resilient children). I am child inclusive in my practice and available to work therapeutically with individuals, couples, families and groups on a range of issues, as well as provide clinical supervision to practitioners working in the field.
Please contact me if I can be of assistance to you or your organisation.
Amanda Penel
I am trained as a Triple P level 4 group facilitator. I have a bachelor in counselling/psychotherapy, graduate in Hakomi somatic psychotherapy, Diploma in Shiatsu therapy and Ki Yoga.
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 4 Group
Region:
All Sydney
Languages:
English, French
Premises:
Northern Sydney, inner west,
Contact:
55 Thornley Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Available:
Office Hours, Evenings
Employed by:
My Profile:
I work in private practice as a psychotherapist/counsellor and a shiatsu therapist, (type of Hollistic healing massage). As well as my private practice I have been supporting families for the past 2 years at the Hills Family Centre counselling families and facilitating triple P groups (level 4). I am also a counsellor at the Leichhardt Women's Community Health centre and am now facilitating triple P groups there. I have also been trained to facilitate groups for Robin Grilles Heart 2 heart Parenting.
I have a passion for supporting parents with their parenting and helping grow supportive communities. I am a parent myself and believe positive parenting is the most important thing I can do for my children.
Katie Biggs
Sydney based Circle of Security Parent Educator. Facilitator of group based parent education
Practitioner In:
Region:
Northern Sydney
Languages:
English
Premises:
Central, Eastern and Northern Sydney
Contact:
11a Doris Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060
Available:
Evenings, Weekends
Employed by:
SDN Child & Family Services
My Profile:
I am a registered Circle of Security Parent Educator.
The Circle of Security Parent Education Program is an 8 week DVD parent education program offering the core components of the evidence-based and internationally acclaimed COS® protocol. The program presents video examples of secure and problematic parent/child interaction, healthy options in caregiving, and animated graphics designed to clarify principles central to COS®.
Circle of Security Parenting© implements decades of attachment research in an accessible step-by-step process for use in group settings.
Annette Haggerty
I am a provisional psychologist who is passionate about heping people build their skills and confidence in dealing with challenges no matter how large or small.
Practitioner In:
1-2-3- Magic/Three Choices
Region:
Inner West
Languages:
English
Premises:
Sydney-wide, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs
Contact:
haggertys@optusnet.com.au
Available:
Office Hours, Evenings, Weekends
Employed by:
My Profile:
I am a provisional psychologist who has been trained in community psychology, CBT and counselling. I am very happy to run groups to help parents feel empowered and more knowledgeable about connecting with their children and managing difficult behaviour.
BCS LifeCare Relationship Services
A non for profit organisation
Practitioner In:
Triple P, Level 2 Selected, Level 4 Group
Region:
Bankstown
Languages:
English
Premises:
South Western Sydney
Contact:
HEAD OFFICE (Bankstown):
Level 2, 402-410 Chapel Road
BANKSTOWN NSW 2200
Available:
Office Hours, Evenings
Employed by:
Baptist Community Services- LifeCare
My Profile:
Lifecare offers Individual, Couple & Family Counselling aswell as group and family intervention programs.
Centres located at: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Penrith & Tuggerah.
LifeCare can develop workshops or seminars to meet client or service need. E.g. Parenting seminars; Workshops for fathers and children; Anger Management sessions, etc.
Interpreters can be organised by our service.
BCS LifeCare is funded by the Australian Government.
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