One of the most commonly spoken about issues amongst intercountry adoptees, is finding a therapist who understands our journey. Here we provide a list of professionally qualified therapists, who run their own practice and offer services to intercountry adoptees and their families.
Intercountry Adoptees who are also therapists:
NSW
Gabbie Beckley (based in Taree; Masters in Social Work, Counsellor – provides online support)
Kimberley Lee (based in Sydney; Counsellor)
Asoka Naomi (based on Central Coast; registered Art Therapist)
QLD
Julie Colbert (based in Brisbane; Masters in Guidance & Counselling)
Leah Hamilton (based in Brisbane; Art therapist, Counsellor) contact her at leahchamilton@gmail.com
SA
Min Mednis (Masters in Social Work, Counsellor)
TAS
Tara Davis (Registered Psychologist, Mental Health Counsellor)
WA
Sunila Peterson (based in Mount Lawley; Registered Psychologist, Counsellor)
Carly Reid (based in Perth; Registered Psychologist, Counsellor)
Domestic Adoptee who are also therapists:
TAS
Gioia Piscioneri (practicing Somatherapy)
Adoptive Parents who are also therapists:
VIC
Deborah Vertessy (based in Peninsula region)
Other Professional Therapists with intercountry adoption experience:
NSW
Helen Fitzhardinge (based in Glebe; Registered Counselling Psychologist)
Suzanne Hawkins (based in Randwick; Registered Psychologist and sensorimotor Psychotherapist)
Janet Henegan (based in Crows Nest and Glebe; Accredited mental health Social Worker and Counsellor)
QLD
Susan Gregory (based in Brisbane; Registered Counselling Psychologist) 0427 386 904
Narelle Nelles (based in Brisbane; Social Worker Counsellor) 0413 425 415
SA
Heather Warne (based in Adelaide; mental health OT; Psychotherapist)
VIC
Louisa Shillingford-Brown (based in Melbourne, Psychotherapist & Specialist Couples Counsellor)
Gianna Mazzone (zoom services only, Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Gestalt Therapist) 0419 841 683 or msgiannam@gmail.com
TAS
Emily Parkinson (based in New Town, Registered Psychologist)