Information to see if I pass the vibe check

Cody Robinson (she/her)

Me as a human

I’m a queer and multiply neurodivergent human with lived experience of autism, giftedness, PMDD, endo and CFS/ME. All my clients also insist I’m ADHD but I’m too stubborn to prove them right now.

I spend all of my free time trying to keep a healthy balance of resting because of disability/chronic illness, and trying to keep my brain stimulated. So, I spend most of my free time reading. I LOVE learning and thinking and clients always tell me I think too much.

My biggest red flag is that I rarely watch tv or movies so I always appear like an actual alien in conversation about general pop culture things. It becomes a spiral because then people will be like “surely, you’ve watched Lion King or *insert other well known iconic movie/tv show here*?” to which I continuously have to reply that no, I haven’t and I never will at this point. I watched Matilda, Shrek, The Bee Movie, and Cat in the Hat before understanding that nothing would ever compare so why bother?

I am a doting hermit crab mum, wannabe prize garden owner who can’t keep outdoor plants alive (yet!), and gentle parent of my mini cattle dog Bindi. I love the Matilda’s, Julia Gillard’s sexism and misogyny speech, and travelling for the nature, coffee, and food.

Me as a professional

My framework of practice aims to be anti-oppressive, strength-based, feminist, intersectional, trauma-informed, and queer and neurodivergent affirming. That should honestly be the bare minimum and I’m frustrated that it’s not!

I am a relational social worker who focuses on attachment and building healthier relationships. I’m reliable, efficient, warm, endlessly curious, trust worthy, and thoughtful. I practice cultural humility and I’m committed to decolonisation. I believe that no one is free until we’re all free.

I really like to use books, poetry, writing, song lyrics, and other forms of creative expression as a way to talk about emotions and feelings. I’m really sorry but I will most likely print out a copy of the feelings wheel and email you a link so you always have it to reference. It’s a running joke amongst most of my clients. They love to hate it.

I enjoy talking about topics that often go unaddressed in society and amongst friends and family. I’ve always been fascinated by topics such as sex, death, drugs, religion, money, and anything else you’re not meant to speak about in this neuro-normative society of ours. I feel like this should be a given but as a social worker, I practice harm-minimisation.

I find it such an honour to get to know your rich and vivid inner life. I love working together to strengthen your self-identity, self-esteem, self-belief, self-care, boundaries, and hope for the future.

My professional sign off when saying goodbye to clients is always “be safe, make good choices, and if it’s not a heck yes, it’s a heck no” and “if you need anything before I see you again, reach out”.

Me as an experienced clinician

I’m going to take this from the professional profile I use. Please excuse me for being so corporate.

I’m a clinical social worker specialising in complex mental health, neurodevelopmental disabilities, and crisis/risk management. I possess a deep understanding of the nuances of these specialities and demonstrate a keen ability to navigate the intricacies of supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and a commitment to holistic care, I adeptly address the multifaceted challenges faced by clients, empowering them to achieve their goals and enhance their overall wellbeing. I value collaborative care and work effectively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored approaches and strategies that promote resilience, recovery, and meaningful engagement in life. My professional qualifications are as follows:

  • Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours)

  • Graduate Diploma of Practical Legal Training

  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

  • Registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW No: 502252)

I use the following clinical approaches:

  • Bibliotherapy!

  • CBT

  • ACT

  • ACT for grief & loss

  • Narrative therapy

  • Single session thinking

  • EFT Tapping

  • Trauma-informed yoga

  • Collaborative problem solving

  • Love Bites Senior and Junior

  • Crisis intervention

  • Solution focused case management

  • Suicide and/or self-harm risk assessment and management

  • Shark Cage

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