Meet the Team
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Michelle Yiou Yang
MSW; B.A. - Lead Clinician/ Behaviour Support Practitioner/ AMHSW
Area of specialty:
- Mental health complications including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, complex trauma, grief and loss, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- Neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- Complex trauma including developmental trauma, relational trauma, medical trauma and grief and loss.
- Trauma-related pain management and intervention
- Acquired Brain Injury/ Traumatic Brain Injury
- Addiction including drug and alcohol abuse, addictive behaviours.
Languages spoken: English, Cantonese, MandarinIn her spare time, she enjoys swimming, oil painting, cooking and looking after her pets (3 cats, 2 chickens and 4 fish).
Amalie Bedwell
MSW, BBSc - Behaviour Support Practitioner / Social Worker AASW
Amalie has also worked with children in education settings and with their families to achieve positive outcomes for the family and their respective school networks. Amalie is interested in helping individuals and their support networks with strategies that will help to resolve conflict and tension, while maximising freedom of choice and independence to improve quality of life. Amalie in her spare time enjoys running, hiking, yoga and rowing.
Areas of specialty include:
Areas of specialty include:
- Trauma-informed practice
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Applying social work theories to understand the variety of factors that influence a person’s quality of life.
- Mental health diagnoses including depression, anxiety and PTSD.
- Drug and alcohol misuse
Francesca Holt
B.A. Psych (Hons) - Behaviour Support Practitioner
Francesca Holt is a skilled Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor’s in Psychology (Honors) and experience working with individuals with disabilities, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. She has a strong background in developing and implementing tailored behaviour support plans, utilising a person-centred approach to address complex behaviours and promote positive outcomes. Francesca is committed to empowering individuals to overcome challenges and live more fulfilling lives through effective, evidence-based interventions. Outside of work, Francesca enjoys staying active through sports including netball. Areas of specialty
- Support for individuals with autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges Trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive practices
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve client outcomes
- Strong understanding of intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders
- Promoting mental health and emotional well-being through collaborative and proactive solutions
- Building effective relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders.