Desarae has been a Youth Worker for 18 years and a Social Worker for 14. She has worked with people experiencing relationship issues, parenting, domestic and family violence, sexual violence, trauma effects, involved in the criminal justice system as either offender or victim, problematic alcohol and/or drug use, different mental health and personal challenges. Desarae has worked in different settings including school, out-of-home care, health and other community services.
As a student counsellor Desarae offers a safe and supportive space for people to talk through any issues or challenges they may be experiencing. These could include (but are not limited to) challenging or distressing emotions, trauma effects, navigating friendships or... Read more
About me
Desarae has been a Youth Worker for 18 years and a Social Worker for 14. She has worked with people experiencing relationship issues, parenting, domestic and family violence, sexual violence, trauma effects, involved in the criminal justice system as either offender or victim, problematic alcohol and/or drug use, different mental health and personal challenges. Desarae has worked in different settings including school, out-of-home care, health and other community services.
As a student counsellor Desarae offers a safe and supportive space for people to talk through any issues or challenges they may be experiencing. These could include (but are not limited to) challenging or distressing emotions, trauma effects, navigating friendships or relationships, family issues, adjusting to new situations, time management and concentration issues. No issue is too big or small. One of Desarae's passions is sharing information with people so they can understand themselves and gain more power over their lives.
Desarae identifies as an Australian Filipina and understands the challenges that other bicultural people may experience throughout their life.
Desarae uses different approaches and therapeutic strategies in her work drawing from Culturally Responsive Practice, Trauma Informed Care, Solution Focussed Therapy, Strengths Based Approach, Empowerment Approach, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy amongst others.
In her spare time Desarae likes to listen to music, garden and watch ‘reality’ TV.
About me
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma Australian Childhood Foundation
Certificate IV in Youth Work TAFE SA
Graduate Certificate of Psychology James Cook University
Bachelor of Social Work University of South Australia