Work experience & background
Heidi has worked across the mental health sector for the past 25+ years since graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work (BA SW) from The University of Pretoria, in South Africa. She has worked in two countries. She has mainly worked in the private sector, in various private practices and counselling centers. Her work experience include working in the area of clinical therapeutic social work with women and children and parents.
What will you experience at REFOCUS?
Heidi brings compassion, care, a listening ear, love and a non-judgmental attitude to her work at all times. She has a passion to help and encourage others on their life journey to wholeness.
Heidi’s approach
Heidi’s therapeutic approach is client-centered, systems focused, strengths-based and she incorporates evidence-based therapies, such as EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, Attachment Therapy and Trauma Therapy; whilst tailoring various treatment models to suit each person’s individual needs, goals, values and strengths. She works holistically and has an integrative approach.
Professional development
Heidi is also a member of the AASW which is a professional association for Social workers and is committed to continuing professional development to ensure that her clients benefit from the latest knowledge and skills that she incorporates in her work. Heidi regularly participates in a variety of professional forums, practice groups, webinars, conferences and other training events.
Supervision
Heidi also provides ONLINE supervision to health professionals and social work students around social work practice.
Online Australia-Wide