ABOUT US
Meet the Team
Our team of clinicians and staff are here to support you on your journey.
Celeste
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Celeste is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. She obtained a Bachelor of Social Work from Monash University in 2004. Additionally, Celeste holds a Bachelor of Arts (Writing), a Bachelor of Laws, and a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (and has been admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria).
Celeste enjoys working with individuals aged 15 through to adult, addressing a wide range of presentations including mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. She is passionate about finding flexible ways to support your journey. Celeste has completed further training in various treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Mentalisation-Based Therapy, and CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders).
Before moving into private practice, Celeste worked in the community within the youth mental health and out-of-home care sectors, supporting clients in areas including early intervention, home-based care, residential care, and education. Originally from Melbourne, Celeste moved to the Goulburn Valley in 2012. She has three children, a Border Collie, and a Greyhound.
Peta
Accredited Social Worker
Peta is an Accredited Social Worker and obtained a Bachelor of Social Work in 2002 from LaTrobe University and a Bachelor of Arts in 2000 from RMIT. Peta enjoys working with individuals across the lifespan, from ages 8 through to adulthood, providing support for a variety of presentations including mood and anxiety disorders, stress management, and relationship support. She also has significant experience working with complex trauma, particularly with individuals who have experienced family violence. Peta has worked in the community sector for over twenty years, and before moving into private practice worked in various roles within the community sector.
Peta has a wealth of experience across diverse settings including expertise working with young adults. She has previously worked in youth justice and foster care. Additionally, Peta has worked directly in student wellbeing as well as in consultation roles within the education sector. These experiences enrich her understanding of how to best support the mental health of young people facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and school refusal.
Peta utilizes a range of therapeutic interventions and has completed further training in several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. She has also trained in the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions approach to managing different behavioural presentations.
Peta has lived in the Shepparton area for most of her life. She lives with her husband and son, and loves cats and Diet Coke!
Monique
Administration Manager
Monique (affectionately known as Mon) is our amazing Administration Manager. Mon obtained a Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama) from Deakin University in 2014 and a Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) in 2021 from Swinburne University. Mon has over ten years of experience working in healthcare administration across both the public and private sectors.
Mon’s wealth of experience means that she understands the importance of providing a professional, confidential, and approachable point of contact. Mon loves being the first port of call for our clients and is always willing to help out where ever she can. She would hope that all our clients feel comfortable to contact her with any problems. Don't be afraid to say hello and ask her what her favourite scary movie is.