About Ashleigh

Ashleigh is a registered Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) and EMDR Therapist registered with the EMDR Association of Australia. Ashleigh has specialised in complex trauma therapy, with the goal to deliver holistic trauma-informed care. Additionally, specialising in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, completing study at the Centre for Perinatal Psychology, Australia.

Ashleigh practices from a person-centred approach, incorporating therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Nature Therapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy/Tapping) and Three Phased Approach in working with complex trauma.

Ashleigh was born on the Gold Coast and spends majority of her time surfing, utilising the importance of self-care. Ashleigh’s experience is specific to working with children, adolescents and women who have been impacted by adverse life experiences.

Ashleigh works with each client individually to develop a treatment plan that aligns with their goals prior to facilitating EMDR.

Areas of Interest:

  • Complex Trauma and PTSD

  • Child and Youth Mental Health

  • Perinatal and Infant Mental Health

  • Working with women - Survivors of sexual assault

  • Childhood Adverse Life Experiences

  • Gender Diversity

  • Neurodivergence in Children and Adolescents