Meet Lacey

Lacey is an experienced and compassionate Social Worker with 19 years of diverse experience supporting children, young people, and families. Her career spans across child protection, trauma work, counselling, sexual assault services, youth work, family therapy, and hospital-based care—bringing a depth of knowledge and insight to her therapeutic practice.

Lacey specialises in working with children, adolescents and families, using a child-centred and play-based approach to help young people process experiences, build emotional regulation, and strengthen their sense of self. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where children feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Her work is grounded in evidence-based approaches and guided by strong values of empathy, respect, and connection. Lacey also collaborates closely with families to build trust, consistency, and practical strategies that support children across environments.

With a calm presence and playful spirit, Lacey walks alongside children and their families through challenges, growth, and healing.

Specialties

- Children and Adolescents - Mental Health

- Anxiety/Depression - Behavioural Issues

- Child Centred Play Therapy - Trauma and Crisis

- Counselling - Empowerment and Self-Care

Qualifications

~ Bachelor of Social Work

~ Ongoing professional development

- Emergency Department - Intensive Care - Child Protection

- Trauma/Crisis - Suicide Risk and Safety Assessment

- Mental Health - Play Therapy Techniques - Disaster

Memberships

~ Eligible for AASW Membership