Our Team- Mirror HQ
Roxy Bretton
Kaihautū Oranga / Kaiwhakamahereora |
Clinical Team Leader- Mirror HQ / CEP practitioner
Background: 20 years experience working with young people and their whānau. 1:1 therapy, groups, whānau work, case work, supervision, programme development and leadership.
Qualifications: BA, major in social work and minor in Māori studies. Postgraduate diploma in social work and community development. Diversity of training in evidence based interventions
Professional Membership: SWRB (Social Work Registration Board)
Interests: People and culture, music, roller derby, being in nature and spending time with her loved ones.
Anna Wedge
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: 6 years experience working in the addictions sector at The Salvation Army prior to Mirror HQ
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work; Post Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, endorsed in Addictions and Co-existing disorders.
Professional Membership: SWRB (Social Work Registration Board)
Interests: Spending time with whānau and friends, hiking, photography and op-shopping
Amy Lorimer
Tautoko ā-aropā | Peer Support Worker
Background: Peer support with young adults, adults, and groups
Qualifications: Kites Trust peer support training, BA in Psychology and Sociology
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ) Support Worker membership
Interests: All things arty and hanging with my whānau and budgies
Emma Barnes
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: Occupational Therapist in mental health settings in Aotearoa.
Qualifications: Diploma in Occupational Therapy, Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Professional Membership: NZROT (New Zealand Registered Occupational Therapist)
Interests: Books, films, her dog Pipi, art, yoga, gardening, home life and holidays
Jack Mutch
Kaitohutohu Whaiora Taiohi/Tautoko ā-aropa | Youth Advisor/Peer Support
Background: Lived Experience of AOD
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Services, Certificate of Health and Wellbeing
Interests: Skating, Music, Clothing, Videogames
Jamalia Edwards
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: Counselling, Substance Use
Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Services (Counselling), Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences endorsed in Addiction and Co-existing Disorders
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ) Registered Practitioner
Interests: Cooking, swimming and music
Jen Templeman
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Intake Co-Ordinator
Background: 11 years support mahi with Rangatahi and their whānau in residential mental health
Qualifications: Psychology, Mental health, and Te Taketake Applied Mental Health and Addictions Counselling
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ)
Interests: Connecting with whānau, friends, and my pup, music, reading, and travel.
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: Jermund has worked therapeutically with individuals, whānau, and groups in a variety of settings. Prior to joining Mirror HQ, he spent 14 years leading a residential service for youth.
Qualifications: Certified Transactional Analyst, Master of Arts in Educational Psychology, Bachelor of Art in Psychology
Professional Membership: PBANZ (Psychotherapist Board of Aotearoa New Zealand)
Interests: A lot! A few that stand out are meeting people and listening to their stories, all kind of bikes and boards, music, travel, and different cultures.
Scott Turnbull
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: Working with young people and whānau who are impacted by substance use and mental health difficulties.
Qualifications: Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences – Alcohol and Other Drug Studies, Bachelor of Arts – Major in Psychology.
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ) Registered Practitioner and Accredited Supervisor
Interests: Music and video game culture, exploring Dunedin with whānau and friends.
Sharon Lavery
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
North Otago
Background: AOD Counsellor, Employment Consultant, Alternative Education Co-Ordinator
Qualifications: Clinical Supervision Certificate, Te TakeTake- Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling Level 7, AOD Counselling Certificate, Social Services Certificate, Life Coaching Certificate
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ) Registered Practitioner
Interests: Outdoor activities, dancing, sport, whānau
Sisley Currie
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Intake Co-Ordinator
Background: Wraparound casework addressing complex and multiple needs with rangatahi and their whānau
Qualifications: Masters of Social and Community Work, Bachelors of Psychology
Professional Membership: SWRB (Social Work Registration Board)
Interests: Being in nature, the ocean, spending time with my partner and friends
Tom Bennett
Kaiwhakamahereora | CEP Clinician
Background: Tom has a background in the building trade and was a small business owner, before completing his CEP Clinical placement and qualifications.
Qualifications: Te Taketake Applied Mental Health and Addictions Counselling
Professional Membership: dapaanz (Addiction Practitioner Association Aotearoa NZ)
Interests: Whakawhanaungatanga, all things family and home life, spirituality, sports.