Maddison is a registered Counsellor with PACFA - the leading peak body for psychotherapists in Australia.  

As a trauma informed Counsellor, Maddison understands the impact of trauma on the clients nervous system, physiology, relationships, health and processing, as well as how to guide clients to gentle healing.  

Maddison has an eclectic perspective towards healing and combines neuroscience, Person-centered, DBT, Emotion focused therapy, Play therapy (children) including sand tray, Solution focused, Schema therapy, Narrative therapy, Attachment theory, IFS, and Mindfulness-based practices.  

Maddison is passionate about the natural body wisdom of emotions and emotional healing after emotional neglect.  Maddison is informed on Aware Parenting and incorporates techniques and methods into supporting clients who are raising children with behavioural or emotional concerns.  This including helping clients to create secure attachment with their child and helping children to process emotions safely and effectively so they can heal.  

Prior to Counselling Maddison worked with children affected by trauma and severe relational issues for 6 years in Youth Work.  

Maddison continues to welcome and support NDIS participants through counselling and support work. 

EDUCATION

-  AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY - Bachelor of Counselling 

- TREATING HOSTILE AND CONFLICT AVOIDANT COUPLES (BODY MIND INSTITUTE) 

-  IFS - INTERNAL FAMILY SYSTEMS COMPREHENSIVE THERAPY - CLINICAL APPLICATIONS - PESI 

-  PLAY THERAPY TRAINING ACADEMY 2-10 YRS - Child Centred Play Therapy (completing)

-  GOTTMAN INSTITUTE - Couples Counselling Level 1 (completing)