Our Shine Through Community
Collaboration over Competition
At Shine Through we are big on supporting the supporters, and that includes each other!! There is more than enough work for everyone, so let’s share what we know and build a stronger, more experienced practitioner network
Authenticity & Integrity
To be brave is to be vulnerable and real, for it is only in our flaws that we see our true strength. And choosing what is true or right over what is fun, fast and easy is always how we roll, because our personal and professional integrity underlie who we are and how we practice.
Growth
One thing about the Shine Through Community is that we are all about growth!! Any opportunity for more learnings and we are so there! (Not because we need to externalise our worth through lots of certificates though… just because we actually really love learning!)
“I don’t shine, if you don’t shine” - Shine Theory
At Shine Through Psychology, we believe in the assertion of ‘Shine Theory’ that collaboration over competition is the key to success (thanks Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman!) We believe in empowering and supporting other practitioners to promote greater understanding, positive cultural change and better practice standards … that way we can all shine a little brighter.
We believe that no one therapist has all the answers, so we started creating a community of exceptional practitioners who all collaborate so you get the best of many minds supporting your care. Our Shine Through Allies are all highly competent professionals and supervisors with speciality interests and caring hearts. We are also garnering a pretty remarkable Alumni. See below for a selection of practitioners who may also prove a good fit for your needs.
Shine Through Allies
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Dr Grant Blake
Clinical Psychologist
Grant Blake Psychology, QLD
Grant is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with Forensic expertise. He provides trauma-informed care for a range of adult mental health concerns. He also delivers independent psychological assessments for criminal law, NDIS, compensation, and capacity assessments.
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Dr Sonja Vanderaa
Trauma & Behaviour Consultant
Dr Sonja Vanderaa Consulting, TAS
Sonja is a trauma and behaviour consultant with over twenty years’ experience, whose breadth of trauma-informed knowledge is second to none. Sonja’s focus is on supporting schools to improve social and academic inclusion of students who have challenging behaviours and intensive support needs.
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Katrina Bell
Mental Health Social Worker & Play Therapist
The Tree House Therapy, Feel & Flow Coaching, NSW
Katrina Bell has over 15 years experience working with children and families as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, specialising in developmental trauma. She is also an exceptional play therapist, a yoga teacher and one of only a handful of Synergetic Play Therapy Supervisors certified within Australia.
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Michela Verwey
Clinical Psychologist
Reliance Psychological Services, NSW
Michaela is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with a special interest in neuro-diversity. She supports clinicians seeking supervision around neurodiversity or assessment. She also offers ADHD and adult Autism assessments via telehealth.
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Renae Pepper
Psychologist
Renae Pepper Consulting, TAS
Renae is a highly skilled psychologist, with over 15 years working with vulnerable young people. Her passion is in promoting understanding around harmful sexual behaviour and sexual abuse, supporting trauma-informed practice and safeguarding children.
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Mary Blake
Executive Officer & Founder
Fostering Hope, TAS
Mary founded Fostering Hope as she is passionate about changing outcomes for children growing up in out of home care. Mary supports a committed group of foster carers, promotes trauma-informed care and advocates for systemic change to out of home care.
Shine Through Alumni
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Vincent Chau
Clinical Psychologist
Recess Psychology, NSW
Vincent supports children and young people to heal and grow using evidence-based psychological approaches that emphasise activity, fun and play to foster connection, relational safety, understanding, and growth. Vincent also offers telehealth support.
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Samantha Blight
Clinical Psychologist
42 South Psychology, TAS
Samantha specialises in providing Attachment-focused EMDR. She offers specialist clinical support for emergency frontline workers, including police, fire and ambulance services, as well as veterans through Open Arms. Samantha also offers EMDR via telehealth.
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Kresh Pidial
Psychologist
Joie Life, NSW
Kresh is passionate about helping individuals live a more fulfilled life. She uses evidence-based practice to support her clients to understand themselves and the changes required to reach their goals. She specialises in anxiety, stress, burnout, depression & life transitions.
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Rebecca Ianello
Clinical Psychologist
Harmonise Psychology, VIC
Rebecca is an experienced clinical psychologist with a special interest in supporting people through chronic health problems, burnout and adjustment. She is particularly passionate about promoting women’s health, and empowering women to take charge of their wellbeing.
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Caz Hynes
Child Play Therapist
We Speak Kid, TAS
Caz Hynes is a Child Play Therapist and director of We Speak Kid, with over 17 years of health experience. Caz is a passionate advocate for children, and loves translating their needs into a language their important adults can understand. Caz offers play therapy and parent coaching support.
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