ABOUT ME

Welcome to my Kitestring Counselling and Consultancy! My name is Erin and I am an AASW accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Victims Services Counsellor with over 20 years of experience in the field of therapeutic intervention. I have worked predominantly in Health services providing complex assessment, acute and ongoing support. My career has also included working in rural, remote and international settings. Throughout my career, I have been passionately engaged in supporting individuals, with a particular focus on children, young people, and their families.

  As a counsellor, I firmly believe in the power of creative expression and its ability to facilitate healing and growth. I have received training in and utliise a diverse range of modalities including: attachment based approaches including the PACE model, trauma informed care principles and approaches, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This allows me to tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs. My therapeutic foundation is deeply rooted in a person-centred and trauma-informed perspective. I recognize the importance of establishing a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients, where they can explore their emotions and experiences with trust and confidentiality.

Over the years, I have developed specialized knowledge and expertise in working with survivors of trauma. My experience has taught me the significance of acknowledging and understanding the impact trauma can have on an individual's life, connections and relationships. With compassion and empathy, I guide my clients through their healing journey, helping them build resilience and reclaim their lives. I am committed to working with intersectional communities, creating a safe and responsive space that recognises the compounding impact of systemic discrimination and oppression. 

Working with children has been a particular passion of mine. I approach my work with young clients through an attachment-focused lens, recognizing the fundamental importance of secure and nurturing relationships in their development. I am adept at fostering healthy connections between parents and children and have experience working dyadically (with the child and parent/carer in the room together) with families to promote positive interactions and strengthen familial bonds.

My journey as a social worker has been both rewarding and transformative. Each day, I am inspired by the resilience and courage displayed by my clients, and it motivates me to continue advocating for their well-being and happiness. I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those I work with.