About Me

Hi, I’m Renae, a qualified social worker, counsellor, and founder of Phoenix Rise Group.
I bring both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to the work I do.

My journey into this field began during my time working as a sexual assault therapist in the Kimberley region, where I had the privilege of walking alongside individuals, families, and communities navigating unimaginable trauma with extraordinary strength. This experience grounded me in the power of culturally safe, trauma-informed care — and taught me that healing is not just possible, but transformative when people are truly seen and supported.

But this work also became personal.

I’m a proud mother to a beautiful neurodivergent son. Raising him has opened my eyes further to the systemic barriers, misunderstandings, and gaps that individuals with disability — and their families — face every day. It’s this lived experience that fuels my passion for NDIS advocacy, inclusive education, and ensuring services are accessible, affirming, and person-led.

At Phoenix Rise Group, I’ve combined my clinical knowledge with a commitment to genuine human connection, working from a place of compassion, justice, and empowerment. Whether through psychotherapy, social work, or sexuality education, my mission is to create spaces where people feel safe to heal, grow, and rise in their own way.