I have many years of experience working with a range of people, including people with a disability, cultural and linguistic background and gender diversity. I am passionate for people welfare, justice and freedom.

I believe that every person should be given the opportunity to pursue and achieve their goals and aspirations. In my many years of experience, I know that this may not always be possible without a helping hand.

We all have our own story and journey, but we all share a common determination to better our lives, and those around us.

Central to my practice framework are Compassion, Justice and Determination. Above all I place a strong emphasis on building relationship and informed ethical decision-making process and intervention.

I am specially passionate about honouring the relationship between people and their pets. In particular, helping pet owners say goodbye in a way that respects the lives of their pets.

I am a registered psychologist and have worked with children, adolescents and adults since commencing my psychology training in the UK in 2006. I use an attachment-based and humanistic perspective in my work, and have a particular interest in working with people whose disabilities are further impacted by trauma. My background is in forensic psychology, and I have worked with many clients in detention and prison settings, as well as in the community.

I have completed accredited training in Schema Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)Therapy, and Child-Centred Play Therapy, and enjoy using these approaches in my work with clients.

My training and experience of working with complex clients has made me realise the impact that a dysregulated nervous system can have on a person’s mental, physical and emotional well-being, and a large aim of my work with clients is to assist them in achieving nervous system regulation and a sense of safety that comes with achieving that.

I enjoy working with families, carers, teachers, and other significant others in clients’ lives, to bring about positive change, and understand that healing can occur at a deeper level when it takes place in a close therapeutic relationship.

In addition to therapy, I can assist with cognitive, adaptive, memory, and ADHD assessments, understanding that assessment of disorders and the extent of their impact is a crucial step in the journey towards growth.

I am a registered counsellor, teacher and an NDIS support coordinator. The qualities I value in others such as honesty, kindness, empathy, tolerance, acceptance and inclusivity are those which underpin my professional practice. Counselling approaches are person-centred, strengths-based and treatment plans are developed collaboratively in response to the needs and preferences of each individual seeking support. Approaches can include (but are not restricted to) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Treatments, and Neuro-psychotherapy. I also have a keen interest in animal assisted therapies, increased rural mental health service provision, and supports for those affected by suicide. Training in my Masters’ Level (Counselling) degree included supporting those affected by grief and loss, neuro-psychotherapy, CBT / ACT and professional and ethical practices.

During a career spanning over 30 years, I have worked within government and public sectors to provide a variety of supports to individuals with disabilities and their significant others. In the years prior to Queensland’s transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, my roles have included Special Needs teacher at both State run and independent schools, co-facilitating adult literacy and numeracy, co-ordinating disability services in Family Day Care and respite care schemes, volunteering with Lifeline and Anglicare and community based recovery, including participation in natural disaster recovery teams.

I see the most recent changes to the way in which people access disability supports as opening up greater opportunities for individuals and their families to genuinely exercise greater choice and control by tailoring their supports to meet their unique needs and interests. As an NDIS support coordinator, it is my privilege and pleasure to share some of that journey as we work together to identify, explore and create options to establish optimal supports which enhance each individual’s quality of life through increased engagement and enjoyment.

Nerida Boyle
M.Couns., B.Ed., Dip. Teach., Cert IV Telephone Counselling Skills

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination." Carl Rogers

I hold a current membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as a social worker.

I am currently employed by Exceptional Bonds as both a specialist support co-ordinator and support coordinator working with people with a disability in the provision of their planned funded supports and services.

Prior to this I was employed by the State Government for 17 years in a variety of roles including family support facilitator, social worker, case manager, specialist services clinician and senior project officer. My work related responsibilities focussed on supporting adults, young people and children diagnosed or undiagnosed with a disability coupled with high and complex health care and/or support needs.

I have experience working alongside clients transitioning from hospital, rehabilitation and/or government funded settings back to their home and their community. One of my key strengths is to bring together a range of stakeholders/service providers to facilitate my client reaching their own identified goals to facilitate the support and services assessed and identified which they may require.

I value and practice taking a person-centred approach in day to day practice rather than adopting a one-size-fits all policy. Each client is an individual, is unique and have their own wants, needs, aspirations and strengths. I balance my practice experience with sensitivity, confidentiality, a down to earth approach and a respectful sense of humour.

My working life has always been in community services, in non-government organisations. I worked with Mission Australia for 11 years and in disability services for about 8 years. While working in Melbourne I fell in love with in the disability sector and as working as an advocate for people with a disability and their families. I have seen people face many challenges, how they have overcome those challenges and moved forward with their lives. It has been my privilege to walk alongside people and witness these accomplishments. I established the ‘coffee and chat’ support group, for the families and carers of people with a disability. These events continue to offer an opportunity for people to come together for a chat and get to know other services that are available in their community. Recently, I have worked with the Vietnamese Community in Australia and World Wellness Group in Inala and surrounding areas, to establish an art therapy group for people living with mental illness, and their families and carers to come together to share, or simply enjoy art. I am always looking for opportunities to build the capacity of people, and their communities, to lead their best life.

I have been working in the disability sector for over 20 years, and have enjoyed meeting and working with people from all walks of life. I have a strong understanding of participant needs, and work using a strength based approach, and person centred planning. I believe in building strong connections based on understanding, empathy, and social role valorisation. My role as a support coordinator is to work with your unique needs, and support you to live life, your way.

I have a Bachelor of Psychology and have been working in the community disability sector for over twelve years. I utilise a Strengths-Recovery framework, to assist people to build a vision of how they would like their life to be and develop goals to make their vision a reality. I am guided by values of compassion, dignity and integrity.

I believe everyone has the right and ability to create the life they want for themselves. This process is always easier, quicker and more enjoyable, when the right people are included in a collaborative network. This is where a good Support Coordinator is so valuable: finding and introducing compatible and complimentary Therapists, Facilitators/Teachers and Support Workers who support, guide and encourage towards the life of meaning and value.

I have over 30 years experience working in human services, with people who are vulnerable and marginalised, both within government and in the non-government sectors. I have a significant professional history in the disability sector. I am committed to equality for all and working toward enabling all people to be the best they can be and live the most dignified life they can lead.

I enjoy working collaboratively, to forge strong professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and other stakeholders. I am passionate about working with people to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

I bring over 24 years experience from the Telecommunications Industry supporting both large and small businesses. I am excited to use my knowledge and experience in enabling small businesses in the NDIS sector to exceed their customer's expectations.