About me

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I am an accredited social worker and trained group facilitator based on the Mornington Peninsula. With over 10 years’ experience in the social work and community sector, I have worked alongside children, families, parents, and adults experiencing adversity, with a strong focus on safety, healing, and empowerment.

My qualifications include a degree in Psychology and a double Master’s degree in Social Work and Mental Health Practice. My areas of specialisation include mental health, trauma, family violence, parenting and neurodivergence and pre/post natal mental health. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches in my work, tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual or group.

Hi, I’m Meg.

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The Willow Centre was created in response to the community need for more connection, safety and healing. I am passionate about empowering practitioners and individuals with knowledge, skills, and to recognise the power in connecting with others.

From the groups, I have had the privilege of creating a space for women to be open, accepted and supportive of one another. Seeing the strength, resilience and openness come from an experience that is isolating and insidious is truly the purpose of why I do what I do. The past groups were a mix of online and face to face, and also incorporated an art therapy session.

Being able to offer training to build confidence and skills to professionals is something I feel passionately about, for service providers and the clients they see. I don’t believe in gatekeeping information, resources and the skills we need to adequately support the community and wider society. I offer flexible learning options to a wide range of professionals and teams.

Together we can increase the safety and wellbeing of the community members.

My Approach

My practice is guided by the core values of respect, curiosity, honesty, vulnerability, and courage. I strive to create spaces that are safe, inclusive, and empowering, where people feel supported to reconnect with their strengths and move forward with confidence.

I am a big believer in meeting people where they are at and taking things step by step. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and I am here to support your capacity for healing and recovery from trauma.

For more information about the group or other services I offer, or for a confidential chat, use the contact form below to get in touch.