Born in Lima Peru, I am a bilingual (Spanish) Trauma Specialist and have been active in private sector for many years.
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Before this I worked for the Department of Health for 11 years, my last role being Team Leader of Croydon Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre in the Central Sydney Area. I have also worked as an Expert Clinician for the Children 's Court Clinic for 10 years.  
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I have extensive work experience with the mentally ill, couples and families in the following areas:
Early intervention programs for young people with psychosis.
Involvement in integrative treatment programs in multidisciplinary settings in both face-to-face and groupwork
Sound developed expertise in trans-cultural counselling, addiction therapy, particularly gambling and rehabilitation