Hayley is a neurodivergent social worker with fourteen years of direct practice experience in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including nine years of experience as a counsellor for torture and trauma survivors from refugee backgrounds. Prior to practicing as a social worker, Hayley was a youth worker for six years. She has also undertaken community development and disaster relief project roles in India and Sri Lanka.
Hayley’s practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Hayley aims to provide a warm and caring space for students to explore their concerns and learn holistic ways to manage stress. She uses a range of evidence-based interventions to support students dealing... Read more
About me
Hayley is a neurodivergent social worker with fourteen years of direct practice experience in culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including nine years of experience as a counsellor for torture and trauma survivors from refugee backgrounds. Prior to practicing as a social worker, Hayley was a youth worker for six years. She has also undertaken community development and disaster relief project roles in India and Sri Lanka.
Hayley’s practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.
Hayley aims to provide a warm and caring space for students to explore their concerns and learn holistic ways to manage stress. She uses a range of evidence-based interventions to support students dealing with a variety of issues (but not limited to) loss and grief, cultural transition, adjusting to change, study stress, mental health concerns (such as anxiety and depression), social isolation and relationship difficulties.
In her spare time, Hayley enjoys nature walks with her family, learning Sinhala, gardening/caring for indoor plants and spending time with her horse.
About me
Master of Arts University of South Australia
Bachelor of Arts The Flinders University of South Australia
Bachelor of Social Work The Flinders University of South Australia