Olivia M

Positive Behaviour Support, Psychology

in Melbourne South East

Age Range: Works across the lifespan

With experience working alongside individuals with Autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma, Olivia aims to support those she works with to provide tailored interventions to address their unique needs and goals.

Her passion lies in psychometric assessment and developing individualised strategies to empower clients on their journey towards positive growth, well-being and self-compassion. Olivia has an interest in providing assessment and intervention for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as Autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities.

Areas of experience

Anxiety and stress management support

Support with depression and emotions

Emotional regulation

Improving daily living skills

Motivation and confidence building

Psychological assessments

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Works with adults

Works with children

Qualifications

Graduate of Deakin University with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Quote

“Unlocking our potential for growth is like clearing a path through a forest – with determination and support, we can remove the obstacles before us to reveal our true capacity for change.”

How I work

Get to know Olivia M

How can you support people?

Olivia will work alongside you to build your skills in emotional regulation, so you are better equipped to work through challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. To help you make the steps towards achieving a goal, Olivia will conduct assessments and develop an individual therapeutic treatment plan with your collaboration.

As a positive behaviour support practitioner, Olivia can develop a behavioural support plan, which aims to improve clients’ and their family’s quality of life, reduce challenging behaviours, ensuring a clients’ capacity for choice and control is maintained.

Through collaboration with other therapists at Therapy Pro, as well as a client’s wider support team, Olivia adopts a holistic approach to provide comprehensive support to maximise positive outcomes for her clients.

How does your background shape the way you work?

Having worked in previous roles in the mental health field and as a support worker, Olivia recognises the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to therapy, allowing clients to choose to work on what they consider important, at their own pace.

What is your approach to working with people?

Olivia’s approach to working with people is centred on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. She creates a supportive environment for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions by tailoring her approach to meet their unique needs. Through her empathetic approach, Olivia aims to empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve their goals, foster resilience, and promote fulfillment in their lives.