Our founder, Stephanie Blackman Ballard, is a trauma- and neuro-informed psychotherapist and adopts an integrative approach tailored to individual needs and preferences. She draws from an array of evidence-based therapeutic methods, blending psychological insight with contemporary neuroscience to enhance the healing process. Interventions often utilised include but are not limited to: Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Attachment and Acceptance & Commitment therapies.
Stephanie’s experience working in diverse clinical settings – low-cost agencies, a psychiatric hospital and schools – encompasses an age span of 12 – 90 years. This extensive training and diverse experience has enhanced her adaptability, enabling her to work with a wide range of clientele.
In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys dancing, playing tennis, watching musical theatre and opera, and walking her dogs.