Monika Schofield
Ms Monika Schofield
Phone
Mobile
0456 147 512
Email
[email protected]
Website

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Master of Social Science (Counselling Studies), University of South Australia Graduate Diploma in Social Science (Counselling Studies), University of South Australia Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Flinders University
Registration Number
29839
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Private health rebate/NDIS provider
NDIS Provider, Offers Private Health Rebate
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Through my practice, Phoenix Therapy & Inclusion, I offer an integrative, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming counselling service. My service promotes positive transformation, empowerment and healing at both individual and systemic levels. With a strong focus on equity and inclusion, I offer support through Clinical Counselling, advocacy, psychoeducation, and policy advice. I also offer NDIS Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching services.

My practice incorporates an empathic and holistic ‘biopsychosocial approach’ to counselling, recognising the interplay between biological, psychological, and social factors and their influence on mental health and well-being.

The creation of Phoenix Therapy & Inclusion represents a natural progression and integration of my employment experience, post-graduate studies in Counselling and Psychology and personal interests. This includes wide-ranging experience in: public-sector policy development and project management across diverse human services portfolios; Parliamentary research; Conciliation in the areas of discrimination; Advocacy; Clinical Counselling; and NDIS Support Coordination and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching.

My lived experience as a carer of neurodivergent family members has informed my current work as a Counsellor and Advocate and as a provider of NDIS services, including for children and families. My experience has included navigating the interface between the Health, Education, and NDIS systems; managing the complex process of early diagnoses, early intervention, NDIS application, approval, planning and review processes; identifying and establishing therapeutic supports; and identifying and supporting the transition to appropriate education settings.

My clinical practice is underpinned by tertiary qualifications which include: Master of Social Science (Counselling Studies); Graduate Diploma in Psychology; and Bachelor of Arts. I am also currently enrolled in a Master of Autism and Neurodivergent Studies degree to further inform my current work.

My professional interests include working therapeutically with children and families and advocating for their support and inclusion needs, carer wellbeing, using trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming approaches, integration of creative therapies, and holistic psychosocial recovery.

I offer individual and family counselling and enjoy working collaboratively with other therapists to help meet client goals.
Practice opening hours
By appointment.
Issues I can help with
Type of therapy offered

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
Phoenix Therapy & InclusionSunshine CoastMobileQLD