Shari began her career in child and adolescent mental health in 2014, and joined UMFC in 2021 as a Family Therapist. She brings a systemic lens to her work, exploring how relationships and environments shape wellbeing. Shari is passionate about walking alongside people as they heal from trauma, and values connection, repair, and self-discovery.

Kate blends her background in Family Therapy and Outdoor Education with approaches like CBT, ACT, and Narrative Therapy. She uses nature and mindfulness to support recovery, and is known for her ability to hold space for emotional challenges with a balance of compassion and gentle challenge.

With over 20 years in the family violence sector, Janette brings a trauma-informed approach to her counselling. She integrates Attachment Therapy, IFS, CBT, and Somatic Therapies to create safe, healing spaces. Janette has a gift for helping people explore emotions and growth in a supported, grounded way.

Lora is a social worker and writer with a PhD in anthropology, passionate about supporting young people in exploring gender, sexuality, and relationships. She brings an intersectional lens to her work, honouring all parts of a person’s identity and how these shape their experiences.