Claudia da Silva

I have overseas qualifications in Psychology and having lived in Australia for the last 18 years, have had the opportunity to integrate my studies with my lived experience in my understanding of the effects and impact that migration can have and the associated grief and loss process. This also led me to design and run a Multicultural Women’s Group where I worked with women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, supporting them as a group to empower themselves in new land while understanding and adjusting to diversity. 

I believe my own challenges and experiences have molded and strengthened me both personally and as a therapist. Yes! I can relate and I can put myself in their shoes!
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I feel privileged each time a client walks through my door and I am committed to helping my clients uncover and understand what has brought them to me. It is truly an honor to walk with them in their journey. My continued desire and passion to learn drove me to recently complete Post-Graduation in Emotionally Focused Therapy which has complemented my Psychodynamic/Psychodrama training and over 25 years of experience in counselling individuals and couples and families.

I had worked for the Royal Commission on Investigation of sexual abuse in Institutions for 4 years and I’m proud to had helped survivors of sexual abuse in Institutions. I’ve also undertaken specialized training in relationships, trauma informed practice and group facilitation. As a member of Australian College of Supervisors, I am also passionate about mentoring practitioners through reflective practice supervision in English and Portuguese/Brazilian Language.