0411644426
srussell@sophierussell.com.au
Counselling
Adults and children, individuals or couples. Appointments available face to face or online.
Anxieties, depression, addictions, self esteem, relationships, general well being are amongst the issues addressed in therapy.
Medicare and Private health funds rebates available.
Mediation
Family Dispute Resolution (also called mediation) is an alternative process to resolve conflict in parenting and/or property matters for separating couples. Most issues can be resolved in mediation with minimal or no input from lawyers and not need to go to court. FDR Practitioners support and assist clients to make decisions in the best interests of their child/ren. Family Dispute Resolution works within a legal framework, part of the family law system but it is a confidential process.
For more information contact Sophie at Bayside Mediation 0466 906 098 or 03 9553 6491
Parenting
Parenting Coordination is a post-separation child-focused dispute resolution process for divorced/separated parents or separating parents.
Separated parents face the challenge of working together to raise their children. When parenting orders or parenting arrangements get made it does not always mean that conflict or difficulties between parents are over.
Parenting coordination promotes good outcomes for children after separation.
Parenting coordination is suitable for separated parents who:
· Continue to have high levels of dispute regarding their children after the making of a Parenting Plan or Family Court Order (interim and final)
· Are transitioning from adversarial parenting to co-parenting
· Engage their children to express their dispute
· Experience difficulty with relationships
. Are at risk of not complying with the Parenting plans or Family Court order and/or at risk of returning to Court to re-litigate their dispute.
Adults and children, individuals or couples. Appointments available face to face or online. Medicare and Private health funds rebates.
Registered psychologist, MAPS and AHPRA
Masters in Psychology & Clinical Psychology, (Paris, France).
Attorney General Accredited Family Dispute Resolutions Practitioner
Grad Dip., Family Dispute Resolutions
NMAS Nationally Accredited Mediator
Child Inclusive Practice Mediator
SMART recovery Facilitator
Parenting Coordinator
Member of Parenting Coordination Australia
Member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Member of the Mediation Institute
Smart recovery facilitator / Addiction specialist
Extensive training in family violence
Sophie Russell has over 25 years’ experience working with children, adults, couples and families as a registered psychologist. She is an accredited and registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, a nationally accredited mediator and a Parenting Coordinator.
