PRACTITIONERS

An early intervention specialist, behaviour support practitioner, behaviour therapist, play-based therapist, and counsellor. With a background as a qualified teacher and an Honours degree in Psychology, I bring over seven years of experience supporting children and families.

I am a registered psychologist, with experience providing assessments, play based therapies for children and therapeutic support and parent education programs for parents and carers. I bring a wide range of experience, having worked in NDIS services, schools and family support services.

As an experienced early intervention specialist and qualified teacher (Early Childhood, Primary and STEM Specialist), I have spent the past two decades supporting children and their families across home, school, and community settings. I am a registereo Behaviour Support Practitioner, Certified LEGO®-Based Therapy Facilitator, and currently completing postgraduate studies in Counselling, Mental Health, and Neuroscience.

Before beginning working in therapy, I have worked as a primary school teacher assistant where I gained valuable experience supporting children with ASD, ADHD, and various learning difficulties. Growing up with four younger brothers, each with their own diagnoses, has helped me to appreciate the unique ways in which children connect, communicate and learn. Through play, children are able to express their feelings, build their confidence and process experiences in a natural and fun environment.

Zak Azar is an Occupational Therapist with extensive experience supporting NDIS participants across a wide range of disabilities and support needs. He has a particular interest in Functional Capacity Assessments (FCA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO), Home and Living assessments, Assistive Technology, and Home Modifications.

I have 15 years experience as a teacher assistant supporting children and young people with ASD, ADHD, PDA and various other learning differences. I am proud mum to an AuADHD son and 2 young labradors. I have in depth (lived and professional) experience and knowledge of positive behaviour support and trauma informed practice, as well as a passion for play based learning, its therapeutic benefits, and how powerful the language of play can be. As well as my career in education, I am on the journey of expanding my qualifications in play based therapy and early intervention.

I am a provisional psychologist with a PhD in Psychology and a Master of Professional Psychology. My experience spans youth mental health, hospital, and community settings across Australia and New Zealand, supporting people with anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges. I bring a collaborative, evidence-based approach to helping young people and families build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and improve wellbeing.

An early intervention specialist and qualified teacher. I have experience working with and supporting children and families with diverse needs for over 6 years. I have a warm, fun, and positive personality and value strong relationships with others. I am passionate about equity and equality, empowerment, open communication and optimism

Having worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years I am well adapt to working and looking after people from all walks of life. Joining my wife, Lindy, we wanted our work to impact communities and families in Australia and have found that in Bridge to Understanding. From answering phones, making appointments and changing batteries I look forward to supporting those around me.