Meet the Team - Brittany Gray

Britt is an experienced psychologist and behaviour support specialist based in regional Mid North Coast, offering regular visits to the Newcastle, Hunter and Central Coast areas.

Britt has a Bachelors of Psychology (Hons) from Western Sydney University, Basic Certificate in DIR/Floortime and holds general registration as a psychologist (PSY0002278402).

Britt is returning to work after taking a maternity leave break, and is looking forward to returning to clinical work. Britt has been practising as a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner for over 6 years, and is an advanced/specialist practitioner with an interest in trauma-informed supports, sexualised behaviours and neuro-affirming practices.

How can Britt support you?

Behaviour Support

• Experience supporting individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents and adults)

• Extensive experience in restrictive practices, including assessment and fade out of chemical, mechanical, physical, environmental restrains and seclusion.

• Experience in assessment of prohibitive practices, and support with associated reporting to the Quality and Safeguards Commission.

• Experience in capacity building with individuals to develop safety behaviours, emotion recognition/regulation skills and increase independence.

• Focus on capacity building of supports, including developing interventions and monitoring systems that are easily implemented.

• Completion of functional behaviour assessments.

• Development of interim and comprehensive behavior support plans that meet legislative requirements, while being easy to interpret and implement for support staff.

• Britt has experience providing services in a telehealth and hybrid model.

Psychology

• Children and adolescents privately and under the NDIS.

• Experience in DBT, ACT, DIR/Floortime and motivational interviewing.

• Experience supporting people to manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem, resilience, executive functioning and emotion regulation.

• Sessions are child-led and based on DIR/Floortime practices - this includes the use of play and the child's interest to support engagement and therapeutic outcomes.

• Parent and teacher education.

Where is Britt available?

• Limited availability for community based services on a fortnightly basis in the Central Coast, Newcastle and Maitland areas. May increase pending demand.

• Availability for afternoon community based services in Gloucester, Stroud, Barrington, Nabiac and surrounds. Saturday's will be considered based on circumstances.

• Telehealth services available for regional and remote areas - may be able to provide limited in-person appointments based on demand.

Supervision

Britt is also available to provide supervision to behaviour support practitioners. Britt has experience in supporting practitioners across all suitability levels and varying levels of experience. Supervision is provided via telehealth, with afternoon and after-hours availability.

Why did you become a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner?

I kind of fell into it, and feels like it was the perfect fit! When I was studying I was also working as a disability support worker, and I was hoping I could find some kind of work as a provisional psychologist that would allow me to continue supporting people with disabilities. I didn't even know behaviour support was a thing at that point, or how the NDIS worked either, but I learnt pretty quickly that it was something I loved. I like to learn, ask questions and understand people - I find that helps me a lot.

What's your favourite part about your job?

I do love the flexibility, but my favourite part is spending time with the people I support. My philosophy is that therapy should be fun, and I really look forward to my visit days because we have such a blast. It's amazing to see such positive outcomes too, and helping people recognise and celebrate the little wins they have. Hearing someone say "I'm proud of myself" just about makes my week!

What do you like to do in your free time?

I like to keep busy and try new things, so there's a lot! I love going for walks with my dogs, reading, gaming and anything creative. I'm a very curious person, and because I like to try so many different things, usually I can find at least one thing to connect with someone on - or something they can teach me!

If it sounds like Britt might be a good fit for you, or you have any questions, please contact us at office@onestepaheadhealth.com.au.