Our Team
Clinical / Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Autism assessments
- Victims of crime assessments
- Working with trauma survivors, veterans and neurodiverse individuals
Meet The Minds Behind Recovery Solutions
Cassandra Cuttler
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Cassandra is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over fifteen years’ experience with a:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Human Services
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
- Postgraduate Certificate in Grief, Loss and Trauma
- Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Her experience includes providing Mental Health services in the public and private sectors, in several states, and includes working with individuals, families and community services.
Cassandra works with acute mental health issues, undertaking assessments, and counselling with a recovery focus. She also facilitates group programs, and provides training services, critical incident mental health responses, supervision and consultation services to organisations, as well as aiding in the development of policies and procedures.
Cassandra has a special interest and comprehensive experience working with individuals who have encountered grief, loss, trauma, and adjustment difficulties, PTSD, and working with ADF communities. Cassandra also has experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum. She is a qualified EMDR and CPT practitioner.
Additionally, Cassandra is a qualified professional who can administer the ADOS-2 (for toddlers to adulthood), ADI, and Vineland assessments, assessing for autism spectrum disorder. She holds full membership with the Australian Association of Social Worker and is a member of the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement, the EMDR Association of Australia, and the Cognitive Processing Therapy Association.
Professional Development
Cassandra is a qualified supervisor who has previously trained colleagues, provided quality supervision and provided field education to Social Work students and new graduates. She has over fifteen years experience in the mental health field.
Sabrina Hallam
Group Program Coordinator and Co-facilitator
Sabrina has worked in human resources and health services since 2011 and is completing a Master of Counselling. Sabrina has a passion for working with individuals holistically.
Sabrina is one of our group facilitators. She is a certified facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy & the LEGO® Serious® Play® Methodology. Sabrina is fantastic with children, developing a strong rapport quickly.
Sabrina has engaged in professional development training in neurodiversity, play therapy, and holistic ecotherapy.
She has previously completed training as a family violence contact officer and Lifeline, engaging in peer support roles.
Sheena Gifford
Social Worker
Sheena is a qualified social worker with experience working with individuals and families, helping them overcome barriers within their lives and supporting them to improve their resilience.
Sheena has worked with a large variety of individuals, building positive relationships, supporting individuals with a range of mental health and social issues, and successfully assisting young people and their families to achieve their goals. Sheena works holistically, striving to deliver services informed by strengths-based theory, client-centred, trauma-informed and solution-focused perspectives.
In previous positions, Sheena has developed experience working with and supporting young people with disabilities and complex needs within the out-of-home care sector.
Sheena has completed training in positive behaviour management strategies, therapeutic crisis interventions and conflict management. Sheena is dedicated to learning and developing professionally.
Sarah Weldon
Social Worker
Sarah is a qualified social worker focusing on building her existing skills and knowledge to implement exceptional, strength-based practice methods that maximise positive outcomes. Sarah has experience facilitating group programs and developing community programs. Sarah has co-facilitated our Lego-based therapy program and Thoughts Feelings Actions Group.
Sarah has worked with NDIS participants to assist with social participation and everyday living. This included providing physical and emotional assistance in and out of the home. She has experience working with people who have physical and psychosocial disabilities.
Sarah has previous experience working from the attachment theory approach, trauma-informed practices and child-focused interventions. Additionally, Sarah has experience working with intergenerational trauma and working from a cognitive behavioural therapy approach.
Pieta Marks
Social Worker
Pieta is a highly experienced mental health social worker with over a decade of practice in the field. Pieta has developed a deep expertise in working with survivors of trauma and domestic and family violence, as well as individuals facing pre-natal and post-natal mental health challenges. Her passion lies in providing client-centred care, ensuring that each intervention is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual, guiding them on their journey to healing and recovery.
Pieta is extensively trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E), mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths and solutions-focused therapy. This diverse skill set enables her to offer a holistic and adaptive approach, empowering her clients to navigate their mental health challenges with resilience and hope.
Pieta works full time and has availability to take on new clients.
Lorinda Hetherton
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Lori is a highly experienced mental health social worker with over eighteen years of practice in the field of mental health and trauma. Her experience includes providing mental health counselling, assessments and interventions to public sectors in NSW, ACT and VIC with individuals, families and through programs in community development.
Lori has worked with mental health (acute, sub-acute and non-acute), co-morbidity, chronic disease, trauma and substance use presentations. Lori also has experience in working with people with varying abilities in counselling, integration programs and as a learning facilitator. In practice, she provides a supportive and safe environment with a focus on strength based counselling towards improving recovery outcomes and overall wellbeing.
Lori’s qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Social Work (Distinction)
- Bachelor of Social Science (Youth)
- Level 1 EMDR Therapy
- ASD Assessment Fundamentals and Co-occurring Conditions
- Intergenerational Trauma, Cross-Cultural Assessment and Treatment; and Working with Grief in the Context of Torture and Trauma
- Treating PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Borderline Personality Training
- AOD and Mental Health Assessment
Lori utilises the following modalities: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and strengths practice.
Lori holds a full membership with the Australian Association of Social Worker and is Medicare registered for Mental Health Care Plans. She also is listed to work with Victims Assistance in NSW and Victoria.
Lori works part-time and remotely.
Simon Watts
Social Work Student
Simon Watts is a passionate and dedicated social work student with extensive experience supporting youth and individuals facing mental health challenges, childhood trauma, social exclusion, and behavioural concerns. He combines trauma-informed care, strengths-based approaches, and outdoor experiences to foster resilience, social connection, and mental well-being. Simon has a proven track record in facilitating programs such as Lego-based therapy, youth mentoring, community engagement initiatives, and outdoor activity based learning.
Simon’s approach integrates trauma-informed care, strengths-based practices, and his accreditations in social work, community services, therapeutic crisis intervention and Acceptance Commitment Therapy to deliver impactful and personalised support.
He facilitates Brick Club our Lego-based therapy programs for youth aged 8 to 15, using structured play to build confidence, emotional well-being, and teamwork while fostering a sense of belonging.
Recognised for his contributions to community services, Simon’s work reflects his commitment to challenging traditional systems and to innovative, evidence-based methods highlights his dedication to creating safe, empowering environments that promote recovery, resilience, and connection.
