Hi, I’m Femke Romeijn, lovely meeting you.
Here is a bit of information about myself,
so you can see if we might be a good fit.
Here is a bit of information about myself,
so you can see if we might be a good fit.
I'm a social worker and counsellor with over
20 years of experience supporting people
through complex and challenging life experiences.
Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Australia
in my early twenties and have felt grateful to
call Australia home ever since.
20 years of experience supporting people
through complex and challenging life experiences.
Originally from the Netherlands, I moved to Australia
in my early twenties and have felt grateful to
call Australia home ever since.
Career
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of settings and practice areas,
including mental health, substance use, domestic and family violence,
disability, grief and loss, and homelessness.
A consistent thread in my work has been walking alongside people during difficult times,
providing support towards greater stability and clarity.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked across a wide range of settings and practice areas,
including mental health, substance use, domestic and family violence,
disability, grief and loss, and homelessness.
A consistent thread in my work has been walking alongside people during difficult times,
providing support towards greater stability and clarity.
Approach
I care deeply about providing a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
People often describe me as down-to-earth, warm, safe, open, authentic and honest.
My approach is grounded in evidence, solution-focussed and delivered in a warm, approachable, and genuine way.
I care deeply about providing a safe space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
People often describe me as down-to-earth, warm, safe, open, authentic and honest.
My approach is grounded in evidence, solution-focussed and delivered in a warm, approachable, and genuine way.
Qualifications
I’m a committed lifelong learner. Ongoing professional development is important to me,
ensuring my practice remains current, underpinned by evidence-based approaches.
I have the following Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Diploma of Counselling
• Diploma of Community Services (AOD and Mental Health)
• Diploma of Mindfulness-Based CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Certificate IV in Social Pedagogical Work
Additional Certifications:
• Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist
• ADHD Certification Course
• ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
• ACT -Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification
• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 and 2
• Trauma-Sensitive Movement and Somatic Techniques
• Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision Level 1 and 2
I’m a committed lifelong learner. Ongoing professional development is important to me,
ensuring my practice remains current, underpinned by evidence-based approaches.
I have the following Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Social Work
• Diploma of Counselling
• Diploma of Community Services (AOD and Mental Health)
• Diploma of Mindfulness-Based CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Certificate IV in Mental Health
• Certificate IV in Social Pedagogical Work
Additional Certifications:
• Advanced Grief Counselling Specialist
• ADHD Certification Course
• ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider
• ACT -Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Certification
• Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 and 2
• Trauma-Sensitive Movement and Somatic Techniques
• Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision Level 1 and 2