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With more than 30 years of professional experience, Frederica brings a steady, compassionate presence to people navigating change, challenge and uncertainty.

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Her work centres on protecting and empowering those who are vulnerable, meeting you gently and respectfully “where you’re at,” without judgement or bias. She support individuals, couples, families and school‑aged children through life transitions, helping you make sense of what’s happening and move toward the goals and direction you choose for yourself.

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Her practise includes grief and bereavement counselling, specialist palliative care support, and guidance through family separation, always grounded in evidence‑based practice and a deep respect for your lived experience.

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She draws on experience in Family Dispute Resolution and mediation to help you identify unmet needs, explore workable solutions, and make safe, healthy decisions that honour your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you.​​

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Frederica Robinson, Director and Senior Practitioner

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​​​Multi-cultural background

  • Open-minded, but from a conservative upbringing

  • Multicultural and internationally-travelled, exposed to many cultures and worldviews

  • 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, working with interpreters when needed or preferred​​

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Evidence-based Practitioner

  • Framework: Trauma-informed, Strengths-based and Systems-focused practice

  • Guided by Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Constructivist and Feminist theories

  • Frederica's practice sits more precisely within 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)​​​​​​

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​"People become empowered
when they feel safe and informed"

Professional Affiliation

  • Accredited Mental Health (AMHSW) and 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 [AASW Code of Ethics (2020), Practice Standards (2023), National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards]

  • Accepts private health funds affiliated with the AASW, including  BUPA, Doctors' Health, GMHBA, HCF, Medibank, Mildura Health, Peoplecare, St. Luke's, Teachers Union Health, Teachers Health (Including Unihealth and Nurses & Midwives Health).

  • Registered with Medicare and DVA, WorkSafe Queensland, MAIC CTP for rehabilitation and return-to-work counselling.

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Frederica's AASW Credential

Qualifications and Training

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (2026)

  • Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling and Intervention 2023

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)(PQ) 2017

  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) 2012

  • Mediation (CofA) 2011

  • Bachelor of Applied Social Sciences (Counselling) 2011

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More on the AMHWS accreditation

Mental health social workers contribute uniquely to Australia’s mental health system by integrating therapeutic expertise with a strong focus on social determinants such as housing stability, financial stress, community connection, and experiences of discrimination. The Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) credential recognises advanced clinical capability, ethical practice, and specialised training in assessment, psychotherapy, and complex case management. It positions social workers as trusted practitioners within multidisciplinary teams and, enables access to Medicare-funded services under the Better Access initiative. Achieving AMHSW accreditation is a significant professional milestone that affirms specialised expertise, strengthens opportunities for collaboration and career development, and ensures clients receive high‑quality, evidence‑based mental health care.

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

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