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Director

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Psychologist

Stephen (he/him) is a Behaviour Support Practitioner/Psychologist. He has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Hons), Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) and Masters of Professional Psychology. Stephen has experience supervising and training BSPs, including teaching human-rights based Positive Behaviour Support at a post-graduate level.

Stephen has seven years experience supervising and training Behaviour Support Practitioners. He has over 10 years' experience providing Positive Behaviour Support and Psychology services across child safety, forensic, mental health, independent living, family, and community environments with neurodivergent populations. He enjoys working with young people and adults and their support teams to achieve a better quality of life. He has worked across government, non-government and private practice roles and settings across his career. Having lived experience, Stephen understands the importance of accessibility and equity and is passionate about rights and evidence, values and diversity, and voice and choice, empowerment towards personalised and meaningful goals and outcomes.  

Stephen enjoys working collaboratively and proactively, with a strong focus on culturally responsive, trauma-informed, person-centred and strength-based practices. Employing multiple theoretical perspectives and evidence informed practices led by what best suits and fits the person, he employs knowledge and practices from various therapeutic modalities.

In his spare time, Stephen enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and family, playing the piano, travelling, and going to the gym. 

Senior Behaviour Support Practitioner

Counsellor

Yasmin is a registered Counsellor and Behaviour Support Practitioner. Yasmin has a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Master of Counselling. 

Yasmin is soon to commence counselling with Positive Shift. Her interests are children and young people with ASD/ADHD, improving social skills and anxiety/depression. Yasmin is passionate about mental health and aims to bring her clients to a safe space to express their needs and aspirations.

Yasmin is also a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in support work. She has experience working with adults, young people and children with complex physical and mental health needs. She is passionate about working with her clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. 

Yasmin is highly adept at building relationships and fostering growth in participants and their supports. 

In her spare time, Yasmin likes spending time with her family, friends and any dog she can find. She enjoys spicy food, Pilates, streaming Below Deck, travelling and seeing live music. 

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Tahlia holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and brings experience across counselling and primary-aged childcare. She has a strong interest in developmental psychology and is particularly passionate about fostering self-efficacy through person-centred, neuro-affirming practice. 

Drawing on psychological research and evidence-based approaches, Tahlia is committed to helping individuals recognise their strengths, build confidence in their abilities, and work towards goals that are meaningful to them.

Through her work as an Outside School Hours Care Educator, Tahlia developed a particular passion for supporting children and their families. She enjoys getting to know each person's unique strengths, interests, and experiences, and finds it rewarding to see individuals develop new skills, confidence, and independence over time. Her experience in counselling reinforced her belief that lasting positive change is built through understanding, acceptance, and strong supportive relationships, particularly for individuals who may have experienced barriers to inclusion, autonomy, or having their voices heard.

Above all, Tahlia is committed to ensuring the people she supports feel understood, respected, and empowered to advocate for themselves and pursue what matters most to them.

Outside of work, Tahlia enjoys spending time with her three cats, cooking, and listening to science podcasts.

 Behaviour Support Practitioner

Jonathan is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in Political Science, Education, and Instructional Leadership, and has experience providing Positive Behaviour Support to people from children through to older adults, and with a range of support needs and life experiences.

Jonathan has a particular interest in working with children and neurodivergent individuals, and is passionate about understanding the person behind the behaviour. His practice is grounded in the belief that all behaviour is communication, and that meaningful and lasting change begins with understanding what a person is communicating through their behaviour, rather than simply focusing on the behaviour itself.

With a strong interest in trauma, Jonathan has undertaken academic research into trauma as part of his Master’s thesis. He brings this knowledge into his practice through a compassionate, person-centred and strengths-based approach, recognising the importance of understanding each person’s history, environment, relationships and individual experiences. Jonathan previously worked at a school supporting students with disability, trauma, and behavioural challenges, including a diverse student population comprising EALD learners and students from First Nations backgrounds. This experience has shaped a holistic and responsive approach to practice, with an understanding of the varied developmental, cultural, and life experiences that can influence each clients' needs.

Jonathan is passionate about supporting people to live long, meaningful and fulfilling lives where they feel accepted, valued and included. He is committed to working collaboratively with participants, families and support teams to develop practical strategies that respect individual needs, strengths and goals, while supporting greater participation, autonomy and quality of life.

Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his cat and has a strong love of music..

Behaviour Support Practitioner

 Alice holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioural Science with extensive experience across disability services and community support, including Support Work, Local Area Coordination and Aged Care/Disability Advocacy with particular interest in mental health and neurodivergence.  She has worked with adults and older individuals to navigate various systems and is passionate about supporting participants to live the most meaningful life possible, ensuring they feel enriched in the life they are creating. 

Throughout her experience, Alice has aimed to combine compliance with creativity, while ensuring that the participants she works with feel heard, seen and supported through a person-centred approach.  Particularly through her experience in Advocacy, Alice has gained a deeper respect and diligence for upholding the rights of all participants she works with- aiming to ensure they are informed throughout each stage, and their autonomy is not only maintained, but respected. 

Alice enjoys all things art related, with a particular interest in painting, Pilates, spending time with friends and family and ensuring her two cats, Peggy and Zuri, live the most ideal life possible.

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Salva Dominic is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Diploma in Counselling and is currently completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science. He brings extensive frontline experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, supporting individuals with complex behavioural, emotional, and psychosocial needs across diverse environments, including Secure Mental Health Units, community, Supported Independent Living settings, and residential youth. This experience has strengthened his therapeutic communication skills, crisis-response capability, and understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Alongside his mental health background, Salva has worked as an Allied Health Assistant in Occupational Therapy, supporting children to develop functional, behavioural, and developmental skills. He has completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Advanced Suicide Prevention, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed approaches, enabling him to integrate evidence-based strategies into his behaviour support practice.

Salva is committed to enhancing the quality of life for children, young people, and adults. He adopts a person-centred, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach and works collaboratively with participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective and ethical behaviour support interventions.

With strong interests in trauma, forensic mental health, and counselling, Salva is dedicated to building supportive, authentic relationships that empower individuals to work towards independence, stability, and long-term wellbeing.

Outside of his professional role, Salva enjoys playing soccer and fishing, which contribute to his personal wellbeing and community connection.

 Psychologist

Annick is a Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner with more than a decade of experience supporting clients across clinical, behavioural, and community settings. She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), a Master of Professional Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience.

Annick provides both psychological intervention and behaviour support, combining her clinical foundation with her neuroscience‑informed knowledge of human behaviour. She takes a biopsychosocial approach, considering each person’s environment, strengths, and challenges to design strategies that are practical, respectful, and aligned with daily life.

Her therapeutic practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a professional interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Solution‑Focused Brief Therapy (BSFT). She supports individuals of all ages with emotional, behavioural, and cognitive challenges, and has a particular interest in ADHD.

Annick’s work is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect. She tailors interventions to each person’s values and goals, adopting trauma‑informed, neurodiversity‑affirming, and strengths‑focused principles. She collaborates closely with families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure strategies are consistent, practical, and culturally responsive.

Fluent in English and French, Annick supports clients from diverse cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and clear communication.

Outside of work, she enjoys walking her dog, travelling, painting, and exploring her interests in neuroscience and true crime documentaries. She values the connection between brain science and everyday wellbeing.

Annick is currently accepting new clients in Brisbane and via telehealth.

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Naz is a passionate Behaviour Support Practitioner with an empathetic and humanistic approach to supporting individuals. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology and joined the Positive Shift team in August 2026, and enjoys engaging via home visits, telehealth and in-clinic appointments.

With previous experience in the behaviour support field, Naz brings a good understanding of the sector and what quality support looks like. Over many years of working directly with people from all walks of life, she has developed a patient, warm communication style that helps people feel heard and at ease. She has a particular interest in supporting young people and adults, helping them build skills and confidence to navigate everyday life.

Her practice is person-centred and strengths based. 

Naz believes that meaningful change happens when support is shaped around each person's abilities, preferences and goals, and she works collaboratively with everyone involved so that strategies feel practical and achievable. She is committed to continuing to grow within the field and is interested in pursuing further study in psychology.

Administration Assistant

Maha is an Admin Assistant at Positive Shift, she believes in empathetic service, and finds opportunities for connection and collaboration in every interaction.   .   

In her personal life she is a Psychology Student with a background in Accounting and Customer Service. She is currently training to become a Digital Crisis Support person. 

Maha is interested in someday working with children and in animal assisted therapy. She has no pets but lives vicariously through her friends and leaves no dog unnoticed in her everyday life.  She is also a fan of painting and watching Golden Girls reruns.