About Cecilia

I am an Accredited Social Worker with advanced training in Strategic Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnosis, and EMDR.

I graduated from UNSW in 2012 and have spent over a decade working within the South Western Sydney Local Health District hospital system, as well as community palliative care services. My work has involved supporting individuals facing complex trauma, medical illness, addiction, and high-pressure life circumstances.

Working in hospital environments requires clarity, containment, and structured decision-making. I bring that same focused approach into private practice.

My Approach

I work with adults of various ages and cultures with mild, moderate and significant mental health needs.

Many of my clients:

• Have struggled for a long time and have tried standard therapy before with minimal results.
• They may struggle to switch off
• Overthink decisions long after work ends
• Feel frustrated that the issue seems to not be solvable and insight alone hasn’t created change

My approach is structured and strategic.

Rather than open-ended counselling, we identify the pattern maintaining the problem and intervene efficiently. I integrate evidence-based approaches — including Strategic Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Clinical Hypnosis — based on what will create the most effective shift.

Most clients complete therapy within 6–10 sessions.

Why I Do This Work

Earlier in my career, I experienced the difference between therapy that offers insight and therapy that creates change.

That experience shaped the direction of my training and practice.

I chose to train in approaches that focus on pattern interruption, emotional regulation, and measurable progress — because insight alone is rarely enough.

Professional Background

• Bachelor of Social Work – UNSW (2012)
• Accredited Social Worker (AASW)
• Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis & Strategic Psychotherapy
• EMDR Trained
• Senior Hospital Social Worker – SWSLHD

Alongside private practice, I continue to work within hospital settings, supporting individuals navigating complex medical and psychological challenges.

Who This Is For

My work suits individuals who:

• Value structure and accountability
• Prefer clarity over open-ended exploration
• Want focused, time-limited therapy
• Are ready to actively engage in change