ABOUT ME ➡️ SHELLEY DOWNS
Hi 🙋♀️ Shell here! What can I tell you? Well, I’d describe myself as a very down to earth person. What you see is what you get!
I grew up as a young carer myself and have worked within the disability sector for 20 years.
What you should know is that I am definitely NOT your typical Support worker and hey I’m not everybody’s cup of tea either and that’s ok.
I’m not into labels and diagnosis’s because I just love people.
I am extremely open minded and non judgmental.
I’m highly social and love almost everything. Music, sports, water, art, coffee, food and I love books, documentaries and learning anything to do with behaviour or the brain.
That’s me in a nutshell and if your interested to see if we are a good fit please feel free to book a time for a call.
Located in Arana Hills Brisbane I am available to work with clients in the following areas.
Brisbane CBD and surrounding areas.
Arana Hills, Everton Park, Albany Creek, Ferny Hills, Mitchelton, Enoggera, Bunya, Annerley, Samford, Stafford, Gaythorne, Fortitude Valley, New Farm.
- If you prefer Zoom or a combination of online and or in person sessions I offer online coaching.
- Zoom available if you prefer online coaching.
👩 What I Do
If your an NDIS participant.
Are the parent/carer supporting someone who is an NDIS participant.
- STA Short term respite if you need company and support
- Daily living assistance
- Supported social community participation
- Health goals
- Goal setting
- Overnight Care
- In home assistance
Whatever your dream is, I encourage you and support you 100%.
Person Centred Support Work Brisbane
- Spending time getting to know you and whats most important to you.
- Developing an understanding of what you want in our life.
- Sharing recovery coaching and practices to increase your skills in areas like personal capacity, inner strengths, goal setting, resilience and decision-making.
- Helping you get better connected with support through both the larger community and health services.
- Supporting you to enjoy life and have fun.
- Providing ongoing support for whatever goals you wish to achieve – whether it is health-related, career-oriented or just aspirational and fun.
It’s important to remember you are the expert on your mental health. You are in control and hold the knowledge of what works and what doesn’t. It’s different for everyone – some people find that having cooked meals, supported social community participation or exercise is the key to recovery for them.
Book a discovery call with Shelley either over the phone or via Zoom.
For Family and Carers
Growing up as a young carer I understand how intrusive it can be to have support workers in your home. I strive to be as unobtrusive as possible.
Qualifications and Affiliations
Shelley has 20 years experience in the disability sector and has worked as a family co-ordinator, program co-ordinator, peer worker, key worker and as a support worker in personal homes, day services and within respite services. Shelley has studied community work and trained with Russ Harris in acceptance and commitment therapy. Current mental health first aide holder, Blue Card and NDIS module training. Certified in NLP and Hypnotherapy.
LOCATION
My services are completely tailor made to your specific needs.
In person-I live in Arana Hills Brisbane and am available to work with clients in the following areas.
Brisbane CBD and surrounding areas.
Arana Hills, Everton Park, Albany Creek, Ferny Hills, Mitchelton, Enogora, Bunya, Stafford, Gaythorne, Fortitude Vally, New Farm.
If you prefer Zoom or a combination of online and or in person sessions I offer online coaching.
Always happy to work around your needs as it has been an effective strategy for keeping connected when people find their health going up and down.
Recovery isn’t always a straight line, sometimes, there are twists and turns. And yet wherever you are, I’ll meet you there! It’s all about meeting you where you are in your journey.