Karla is a Senior Psychotherapist who has been working as a social worker for 15 years. She holds a Cert IV in Youth Work, Bachelor of Social Work & a Masters in Play therapy.

She has experience working with young people aged 5-25 supporting a range of needs, including providing support to individuals facing challenges such as bullying, grief, trauma, and emotional regulation within a safe and engaging environment.

Karla is passionate about using a range of therapeutic tools to support young people, particularly those with complex trauma or who are neuro divergent. She works closely with the family of her clients to ensure the approach is tailored to each individuals strengths, needs and goals. Karla draws on CBT, DBT, ACT therapies to support her work with children/young adults along with incorporating a play-based approach.

In addition to her main role, Karla has experience in crisis work as well as working in schools for 9 years and values advocating for young people who might need a supportive adult in their life.

Outside of work, Karla enjoys playing ‘Dungeons and Dragons’, watching 100+ movies a year, and cuddling her two cats, Bruce and Diana.