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Social Work, Advocacy & Consulation

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Social work is about more than providing support during difficult times. It is about helping individuals, families, professionals, and organisations navigate complex systems, make informed decisions, and achieve positive, lasting outcomes.   As an independent Registered Social Worker, I provide trauma-informed social work services, professional consultation, advocacy, and case coordination throughout New Zealand. Whether you are an individual seeking support, a family navigating complex services, or an organisation requiring specialist social work expertise, I offer practical, ethical, and person-centred solutions tailored to your needs.

 

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Services for Individuals & Families

I provide independent social work support to help individuals and families navigate health, education, disability, justice, ACC, and community systems with confidence.

 

Services include:​

  • Independent Social Work

  • Advocacy and representation

  • Family advocacy

  • Psychosocial assessments

  • Strengths-based assessments

  • Care coordination and case management

  • Complex case management

  • Family support and guidance

  • Crisis support and planning

  • Safety and wellbeing planning

  • Goal setting and support planning

  • Multi-agency coordination

  • Facilitated family meetings

  • Referral and service navigation

  • Support accessing health, disability, education and community services

  • Professional reports and supporting documentation

 

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Professional Consultation​

I provide independent social work consultation to professionals, organisations, schools, community agencies, and private providers seeking specialist advice on complex situations.

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Consultation may include:

  • Complex case consultation

  • Trauma-informed practice consultation

  • Independent professional advice

  • Case reviews

  • Reflective practice

  • Risk assessment consultation

  • Professional advocacy

  • Family and systems consultation

  • Multi-agency collaboration

  • Service planning

  • Staff support

  • Professional supervision

  • Ethical decision-making

  • Practice development

 

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Why Work With Me?

My experience spans statutory social work, private practice, ACC Sensitive Claims, and professional supervision. I understand the complexity of balancing risk, legislation, professional ethics, therapeutic relationships, and collaborative practice.

I work alongside individuals, families, and organisations to identify practical solutions, strengthen communication, improve service coordination, and advocate for positive outcomes. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and focused on empowering people to move forward with confidence.

 

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Transitioning to Private Practice

For social workers considering independent practice, I also offer consultation and mentoring to support the transition into private practice. Drawing on my own experience of establishing and growing a successful private practice, I can provide guidance around professional identity, ethical responsibilities, business systems, ACC processes, professional boundaries, and developing a sustainable practice that reflects your values.

 

Who I Work With

  • Individuals

  • Families

  • Registered Social Workers

  • Statutory Social Workers

  • ACC Sensitive Claims Social Workers

  • Community Organisations

  • Schools

  • NGOs

  • Government Agencies

  • Health Professionals

  • Family Court Lawyers

  • Team Leaders and Managers

 

If you are unsure whether social work, advocacy, consultation, or professional support is the right fit for your situation, I welcome an initial conversation to discuss your needs and explore how I may be able to help.

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