Carey Blaik
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse RN, Bachelor of Nursing, Masters of Mental Health Nursing, ACMHN (4190)
Co-Founder of Our House Our Haven
Carey is a credentialed mental health nurse with over 30 years of experience in the health care system, including in emergency departments and community health care centres.
Her sessions are problem-focused and aim to empower clients using cognitive-behavioural and dialectical-behavioural therapies. She has a particular interest and expertise in trauma and adolescent mental health.
Her sessions are problem-focused and aim to empower clients using cognitive-behavioural and dialectical-behavioural therapies. She has a particular interest and expertise in trauma and adolescent mental health.
Bethany Porter
Peer Support Worker, Youth Worker
Co-Founder of Our House Our Haven
Bethany has been a member of the Our House Our Haven family since its inception in 2016 and continues to be a role model for clients in her position as a Peer Support Worker and Youth Worker. She is a compassionate, supportive and thoughtful person who prioritizes the care of clients using her lived experience to empathise with their unique stories.
She tries to incorporate a variety of animals, Tai Chi, writing and arts in the work she does, understanding that it’s important for people to find what works for them as an individual. Beth also has an active interest and connection with the LGBTQI+ community.
She tries to incorporate a variety of animals, Tai Chi, writing and arts in the work she does, understanding that it’s important for people to find what works for them as an individual. Beth also has an active interest and connection with the LGBTQI+ community.
Rod Nicholls
Peer Support Worker
Rod has been a peer support worker at Our House Our Haven since November 2019. He was raised in rural Victoria and has experience in defence (RAAF), corporate and government IT, business and non-profit work.
His interests include reading, photography, drumming, bushwalking and a good dad joke (or ten). He is passionate about connecting people with nature to improve their mental health.
His interests include reading, photography, drumming, bushwalking and a good dad joke (or ten). He is passionate about connecting people with nature to improve their mental health.
Donella Beilby
Social Worker
Donella is a registered Social Worker with over 16 years’ experience working with individuals and families in the Ipswich community sector. Her skill set includes assessment and referral, counselling, case management, support, and advocacy.
She uses a biopsychosocial model of assessment and has a trauma informed, person-centred, strength-based approach to helping people. This means starting where you are at then gently moving towards your goals. She utilises both talk therapy and non-verbal methods of expression such as art therapy, body awareness and emotional freedom techniques
She uses a biopsychosocial model of assessment and has a trauma informed, person-centred, strength-based approach to helping people. This means starting where you are at then gently moving towards your goals. She utilises both talk therapy and non-verbal methods of expression such as art therapy, body awareness and emotional freedom techniques
Karin Oldham
Neurofeedback
Karin is a Registered Pharmacist, Master NLP and Neurofeedback Practitioner offering a multimodal approach for helping people to improve their lives and become happier and healthier for it.
Karin has had 20 years' experience in the health industry and is part of a network of leading practitioners practising Neurofeedback. She has studied with world pioneers in this field and offers drug free, natural solutions for learning, behavioural & mood disorders.
Karin has had 20 years' experience in the health industry and is part of a network of leading practitioners practising Neurofeedback. She has studied with world pioneers in this field and offers drug free, natural solutions for learning, behavioural & mood disorders.
Becca Plummer
Bsc Mental Health Nursing, University of Stirling
Becca is a registered mental health nurse with almost a decade of experience in the field. She is able to work with both adults, and child and youth.
Originally from Scotland, where she obtained her specialised training in mental health nursing, Becca has a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating a range of mental health concerns across a variety of settings.
Becca works from a holistic model and has a special interest in mindfulness as part of treatment (think fun, movement based, joyful mindfulness, not just sitting quietly!) She has an interest in working with neurodiverse people, cPTSD, attachment difficulties and anyone who may be feeling ‘stuck’ and curious about how to dig deeper into self discovery!
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from September 2024.
Originally from Scotland, where she obtained her specialised training in mental health nursing, Becca has a wealth of knowledge and experience in treating a range of mental health concerns across a variety of settings.
Becca works from a holistic model and has a special interest in mindfulness as part of treatment (think fun, movement based, joyful mindfulness, not just sitting quietly!) She has an interest in working with neurodiverse people, cPTSD, attachment difficulties and anyone who may be feeling ‘stuck’ and curious about how to dig deeper into self discovery!
Available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from September 2024.
Tiana Quaife
Naturopath
Tiana is an accredited clinical naturopath with a Bachelor in Health Science (BHSc) from Torrens University and a member with the NHAA. Tiana's special interests include supporting mental health, gut disorders, and hormonal conditions. Naturopathy is a holistic health care system that combines modern scientific knowledge with traditional natural medicine, aiming to stimulate the body's natural healing process.
By utilising therapies such as herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle counselling, naturopathy focuses on addressing the root causes of illness and harmonising mind, body, and spirit.
In the consult, Tiana develops a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored to suit each individual's unique needs.
Integrative collaboration with GPs, specialists, and psychologists is supported.
By utilising therapies such as herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, and lifestyle counselling, naturopathy focuses on addressing the root causes of illness and harmonising mind, body, and spirit.
In the consult, Tiana develops a comprehensive treatment plan that is tailored to suit each individual's unique needs.
Integrative collaboration with GPs, specialists, and psychologists is supported.