Monique is a registered Psychotherapist who brings a warm and creative approach to her work with children, teenagers, young adults, and families. She works towards creating increased wellbeing and confidence in her clients through the use of CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Therapy and a trauma focused lens whilst utilising creative techniques in session.

 

Monique started her career journey with Mind and Me from the very beginning. She obtained her undergraduate degree majoring in psychology from Monash University before then going onto complete her Masters Degree in Psychotherapy at the Australian College of Applied Psychology. 

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Monique begun her journey volunteering at MIND Australia working alongside struggling parents and carers of individuals suffering from mental health presentations. There she worked closely to achieve guidance support and assistance in facilitating the best recovery plan for parents and carers.

Monique then took the opportunity to work as a NDIS mental health support worker, specifically supporting children who presented with a broad spectrum of severe and challenging behaviour. Through this role she was able to assess therapeutic progress with her client and had the opportunity to work closely with the parents to facilitate a more positive home and school environment for their children.

 

Monique then took up the opportunity to move across to Mind and Me Therapy and Assessments at the very beginning of our journey here in Parkdale. Monique initially supported our admin team while completing her studies. She continued to grow in knoweldge and experience completing all placement, training and supervision under the care of our Principle Psychologist and Founder, Sarah Bottomley.

 

Monique is now a valuable member of our treatment team working primarily with, but not limited to the children and adolescence population. Monique has bought with her the most uptodate skills, training and also taught us so much. She is a dedicated and thorough practitioner who always goes above and beyond to ensure her clients unique needs are met. Monique continues her work closely alongside parents and works as a part of a broader multidisciplinary team for numerous clients. 

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Monique collaborates and alongside our valuable and experienced Brisbane team where she engages in regular group supervision company wide.

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Areas of particular interest: 

• Anxiety

• Neurodiversity: ADHD, ASD

• Trauma

• Grief

• Depression

• Low self-esteem

• Adjustment difficulties

• Teenage challenges

• Parent support

• Screener assessments