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 Mental Health Social Worker
Peta is an Accredited Mental Health 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!
Alannah
Counsellor
Alannah is a qualified Counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association. She obtained a Bachelor of Education (K-12) from Charles Sturt University in 2018, a Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology from Charles Sturt University in 2021 and a Masters of Guidance and Counselling from James Cook University in 2023.
She has worked in both primary and secondary settings, not only as a counsellor but also as a qualified educator; a skill set which brings a unique perspective. Although Alannah can work with individuals across the life span, she is particularly passionate about supporting our younger cohort to make sense of the world around them.
Alannah can provide supportive care in areas such as navigating the school environment, managing academic stress, behavioural support, building healthy relationships, and any other challenges for those with anxiety or experiencing the world through a neurodiverse lens.
She describes herself as an “army brat", which meant she spent much of her childhood moving around the country with her family. This made her appreciate the joy of travelling, and she and her husband explore new places whenever they get the chance. They also have a pet dog who they have trained to do a range of party tricks. If he isn’t showing off his tricks, he is usually sleeping, socialising, or barking at doorbells (a habit which makes Menulog ads a problem in their household!)
Chloe
Administration Manager
Chloe is our amazing Administration Manager. Chloe obtained a Diploma in Community Services in 2023, and has experience working in the community sector in the provision of family services, as well as significant experience in the customer service industry.
Chloe understands the importance of providing a professional, confidential and approachable point of contact. Chloe is the first port of call for our clients and is always willing to support them to link in with our service and with any queries you may have.
Chloe was born in the GV and loves being able to support our local clients.