Meet Your Practitioner - Frederica Robinson

Specialty practice areas

Open-minded but from a conservative upbringing
Internationally travelled, exposed to many cultures and worldviews
Multicultural Kenyan, Italian and English background, French-educated
Speaks fluent English, French and Italian, some Spanish and Kiswahili
Life experience has provided valuable insight into challenges of the human condition
Comfortably supports Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) client base
Works with interpreters when required or preferred by clients

Framework: Trauma-informed practice, Strengths-based and Systems-focused practice
Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Constructivist and Feminist theories
Frederica's practice is guided more precisely by the following theories and models:
- Psychosocial Development Theory
- Humanistic and Interpersonal Theories
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Conflict and Trauma Theories
- Theories on Grief and Loss
- Mindfulness & Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solution-focused Therapy (SFT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)

"People become empowered
when they feel safe and informed"

Accredited clinical member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), guided by established professional ethics and values which demand culturally-responsive, inclusive and evidence-based practice
Guided by AASW Code of Ethics (2020), Practice Standards (2023) and Mental Health Practice Standards (2014)
Also works as a Clinical Social Worker in the Healthcare sector

Frederica engages in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date and relevant with models of care and supports for the client base.