Welcome

Crafty Counselling provides safe, therapeutic engagement for women,

for processing trauma and building resources in areas that may be difficult to manage.

This may include nervous system dysregulation stemming from experiences related to;

Complex trauma - experiences in childhood and/or across the lifespan
Relational Harm/Attachment disruption
Neurodiversity including ADHD/Autism
Chronic illnesses and medical trauma
Domestic & family violence
Sexual assault
Environmental factors
Accidents/other impacts of trauma

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Lindy Gemmell

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker,

Experienced Counsellor, Supervisor, Consultant

lived experience, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed
grandparent, violinist and craft enthusiast
triathlete, yoga and cat lover

Extensively trained with leading experts in neurobiology and trauma.

Over 20 years experience engaging in support with individuals

Qualifications:

Masters of Social Work
- (Professional Qualifying)
Bachelor of Social Science
- (Counselling & Social Welfare)
Diploma of Community Services
- (Social Welfare/Alcohol & other Drugs)

Additional Training including:

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy intensive training
NDIS Provider training
ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider

Registrations:

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Medicare Provider
Registered Counsellor, Victims Services Counselling
Open Arms and other funding provider

'Supporting individuals to build their resources to manage distress within the body'

Extensive knowledge of the vast ways in which
internal distress may be seen including;

Emotional dysregulation
Anxiety
Masking

Relationship difficulties
Burnout/Illness

'A strong advocate for societal change and reducing stigma in the areas of
trauma informed practices, neurodiversity, mental health and gender matters'

Accredited Mental Health
Social Workers

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers (AMHSWs) have advanced training and are recognised providers with Medicare Australia and other programs, delivering clinical social work services in mental health settings and utilising a range of evidence-based strategies.

AMHSWs work with people across the lifespan (including children, adults and older persons) and provide a unique contribution to the mental health space in their holistic approach to working with a person.

You can read further here:

AASW - Accredited Mental Health Social Workers

Welcome

Lindy Gemmell

Extensive knowledge of the vast ways in which internal distress may be seen including;

Emotional dysregulation

Anxiety

Masking

Relationship difficulties

Burnout/Illness

​'A strong advocate for societal change and reducing stigma in the areas of trauma informed practices, neurodiversity, mental health and gender matters'

Accredited Mental Health Social Workers

Extensive knowledge of the vast ways in which
internal distress may be seen including;

'A strong advocate for societal change and reducing stigma in the areas of
trauma informed practices, neurodiversity, mental health and gender matters'

Accredited Mental Health
Social Workers