About Us

Provisional Psychologist
Senior Associate, Behaviour Support

Stacey is a senior associate and a clinical supervisor with Prag Consulting.   She has worked in the disability sector for 25 years within a variety of organisations including the Department of Health and Human Services as an Advanced Behaviour Support Practitioner and supported young people and adults with a range of complex disabilities and mental health needs utilising evidence based positive behaviour support approaches.

Throughout her career, Stacey has gained an understanding of the biopsychosocial factors that impact on a person’s behaviours and how these factors can influence their sense of wellbeing, interactions with others and meaningful inclusion within their community.   She has a particular interest in supporting people, their families and service providers to develop and maintain constructive relationships that facilitate positive change and improvement in their quality of life.

​Stacey has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Disability), a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and clinical training in family therapy.  She is currently undertaking the degree of Master of Professional Psychology at Monash University.

Senior Associate, Clinical and Behaviour Support

Alicia is a senior associate and a clinical supervisor with Prag Consulting.  She has worked in the disability sector for a number of years including as a Behavioural Consultant and team leader at Melbourne City Mission’s Affirming Families Positive Behaviour Support Program.  Prior to this she has worked for several years providing crisis intervention support for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Alicia enjoys supporting children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability and mental health needs from a Positive Behaviour Support approach.   She is passionate about building positive relationships, promoting full inclusion in family and community life and improving quality of life for children and young people with complex needs.

​Alicia has completed a BA in Social Sciences at La Trobe University and a Master of Social Work at Monash University.  She also has a keen interest in alternative therapeutic approaches and has undertaken training in animal assisted therapy.

Registered Psychologist & Senior Associate, Clinical and Behavioural Support

Loren is a senior associate and a clinical supervisor with Prag Consulting.  She brings 17 years’ experience working in various roles in the disability sector, crisis intervention and homelessness support, alcohol and other drugs services and forensic services.

Throughout her career, Loren has developed a keen interest in working with people who have complex and multifaceted presentations and support needs utilising evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches. Loren views behaviour as an accumulation of the individual’s past experiences, their biological predispositions and their adaptive behaviour to gain insight and understand how these factors together influence and mould the individual’s thoughts, feelings and observed behaviour. Utilising applied positive psychology and a strengths-based approach, Loren’s focus is on promoting the individuals/ family’s wellbeing, building resilience and emotional coping strategies to develop preventative mental health strategies. Loren has worked primarily with adolescents and adults presenting with cognitive impairment (Intellectual disability, Acquired Brain Injury and neurodevelopmental disability), a history of trauma, complex mental health presentations and other psychosocial issues, including those with a forensic history or current involvement with the criminal justice system providing clinical assessment and intervention supports.

Loren is passionate about sharing her knowledge and promoting staff development. In her current work, Loren provides clinical supervision to Behaviour Support Practitioners and delivers training (internally and externally) to promote effective service delivery to those with complex presentations whilst supporting staff in demanding environments.

Senior Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Bob Bowen is an internationally known consultant, author, and speaker who has over 40 years of experience in supporting people affected by complex disabilities.  He started teaching about behaviour in 1981 at the college level and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester in New York.  In this role he has written three book chapters and over 20 articles and conference presentations on the role of culture in workplace violence.

Bob has taught workshops and consulted with families and organisations throughout Europe, Canada, the United States and Australia.  Bob believes that families can and should, where possible, be actively involved in the support process. He travels to Australia frequently and even when not in the country, he is able to support families and organisations through video and tele conference technology.  He has demonstrated his expertise and compassion in working with individuals affected by autism, mental health concerns and complex behavioural needs in Victoria and is looking forward to serving more people through his affiliation with Prag Consulting.

Provisional Psychologist

Advanced Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Stephanie is an advanced associate of Prag Consulting with previous work experience as a Forensic Disability Behaviour Support Practitioner with the Australian Community Support Organisation (ACSO) and of Melbourne City Mission’s Affirming Families Program.

Stephanie has experience supporting individuals of all age groups but has a particular interest in the assessment and support of young people with forensic (criminal offending) behaviour and complex trauma presentations.  Stephanie has a passion for supporting young people’s mental health needs through trauma-informed practice and enjoys supporting care teams to adopt a Person Centred, Positive Behaviour Support approach to ensure that holistic support is provided to each individual.

Stephanie is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology.

Provisional Psychologist

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Katherine joined Prag Consulting in mid-2020.  She has worked with children across a range of abilities for several years, including as a behaviour interventionist.  She has also worked in a research setting, with a particular focus on neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and as a university tutor in an undergraduate child and adolescent development unit.

Katherine is passionate about supporting individuals of all abilities, improving their quality of life, and increasing participation within the community.

Katherine holds a PhD in Psychology, which examined the impact of organised physical activity for children with autism spectrum disorder, and she is currently completing a Master of Educational & Developmental Psychology.

Advanced Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Tracey has worked in the Disability Sector for 30 years, beginning with aiding Integration for students with a disability into mainstream secondary college.   She began working at the then Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in 1995 in Disability Accommodation Services and spent 18 years as a House Supervisor supporting adults with a range of cognitive disabilities to live independently, develop skills and participate in their community.  She finished her career with DHHS as an Operations Manager supporting Staff and Residents from multiple Group Homes with a variety of complex needs.

Tracey is passionate about supporting people with a disability to live their best life by building positive relationships with family and community, promoting full inclusion, choice, decision making and access to their chosen services.

Tracey has a particular interest in supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or complex behaviour needs through Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). She is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support in 2021.

Advanced Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Rebecca commenced at Prag Consulting in August 2021, having worked for the past four years as a positive behaviour support practitioner and lead authorised program officer.   She has over 25 years of experience in the disability field having also worked in case management, support coordination and project roles.

Rebecca always aims to reduce restrictions in the lives of her clients, ensuring their dignity and human rights are at the centre of all decisions.

She has a passion for working with young people and adults who may experience challenges in their day to day lives and believes that everyone, regardless of disability, can contribute positively to their communities.

Rebecca works from a trauma-informed approach and has a keen interest in supporting disability staff to feel pride in their roles.

Provisional Psychologist
Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Gabriela (Gabi) joined Prag Consulting in early 2020, having worked previously as an ABA therapist and behaviour support practitioner.    She has also worked in not-for-profit enterprises supporting young people with diverse backgrounds and abilities to develop employment skills.

Gabi has supported young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, and mental health needs. She is passionate about empowering her clients and their families to improve their quality of life and participation in their communities.  Gabi is committed to person-centred approaches in her practice, celebrating the differences and strengths of her clients.  She enjoys collaborating with families and support networks including schools and therapy teams in working towards her clients’ goals.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Kaye has worked in the disability and child protection sectors for a number of years in therapeutic support roles.  She has experience working with parents of young children through mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches and the principles of attachment theory.   She enjoys working with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and has developed a keen interest supporting those with complex sensory needs.

Kaye is currently completing a Bachelor of Psychological and Neurological Sciences (Honours).

Provisional Psychologist – Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Carsten joined the team at Prag Consulting in early 2021, having worked for three years as a Disability Support Worker providing individualised services to people with complex needs (including forensic disability and complex behaviour issues).

Carsten has a passion for working therapeutically with individuals who have complex psychosocial support needs and brings a naturally compassionate and person-centred approach to his work.  He is a budding clinician who has completed a Master of Professional Psychology and an Honours degree in psychology and is eligible for registration as a Provisional Psychologist.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Wasimah Faruq is an experienced Behaviour Support Practitioner with a background in public health, health promotion and support coordination.

Wasimah has supported people with psychosocial disability over a number of years and has a particular interest in supporting individuals with forensic backgrounds and complex personality disorders using a trauma informed practices and collaborative person-centred approaches.

Providing culturally sensitive practice to people across the lifespan, Wasimah believes in developing the capacity of individuals by providing holistic support and focusing on quality of life.

In previous roles, Wasimah has provided mentoring and supervision to behaviour support practitioners and is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Ruby has worked in the disability sector for many years, including in direct support, case management, specialist support coordination and in supervisory roles, with her last role as a senior policy officer in the Victorian government’s Office for Disability.

Ruby enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds. She is passionate about ensuring that society is inclusive and accessible for people with disability, and enjoys building relationships and empowering the people she works with to improve their quality of life.

Ruby has completed a Master of Development Studies, Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), and Advanced Diploma of Music.  She is also embarking on a Master of Occupational Therapy, in pursuing her registration as an occupational therapist.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Kara is an Associate in Positive Behaviour Support, and Psychoeducational Practitioner, and brings valuable experience from within the NDIS and the primary health sector.  In her last role, Kara was employed as a Planning Performance Officer with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NQSC), and brings good knowledge of the NDIS and the NQSC regulatory environment.  She also brings a background in psychoeducation and mental health promotion, and skills and experience in counselling in the primary health sector, where she has worked with clients of various presentations.   She has a passion for helping individuals develop the skills and knowledge to gain personal autonomy over their lives and to live their best life.

Kara is a culturally competent practitioner with a person-centred approach. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) and is currently in the completion stage of her Graduate Diploma of Counselling.

Meagan joined the team at Prag Consulting with experience in therapeutic person-centered support roles, alongside adults and youth with complex psychosocial presentations.

Meagan is a creative and compassionate practitioner who has a keen interest in understanding each person’s unique circumstances and targeting her support with the aim of empowering individuals to reach their optimal capacity. Her areas of interest include mental health, building positive relationships and person centered and solution-focused counselling practices.  She has a strong commitment to ensuring inclusion and equal opportunities for everyone.

Meagan is currently studying a Bachelor of Social Science with a major in Behavioral Studies.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Lauren joined the team at Prag Consulting having completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology and having worked with children as a nanny, for a number of years.

Lauren enjoys working with children and is passionate about supporting their goals and developmental needs.  She enjoys working from a positive behaviour support framework adapting play-based, skill focussed and educational approaches to her support.

Lauren has completed a Bachelor of Arts with an extended major in psychology and a minor in criminology and aims to continue her studies to become a clinical psychologist.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Prior to joining the Prag Consulting team, Mary worked in service delivery and client engagement roles within the government sector.

Mary enjoys working with a variety of clients across the lifespan, but has a special interest in working with children, young people, those with trauma histories, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Drawing from her own Vietnamese heritage, Mary has a deep appreciation and understanding for diverse cultures and different ways of life.  She is passionate about social justice and positively contributes to the community through volunteering in both local and international educational settings.

Mary is empathetic and dedicated to understanding each client’s unique strengths, challenges, and circumstances. She prioritises building collaborative relationships and a person-centred approach to achieve positive change and the best outcomes for all participants, whilst being responsive to each individual’s changing needs, ensuring they consistently feel valued, heard, and respected.

Mary is currently completing her Honours degree in Psychology at Deakin University and has a Diploma in Health Sciences. She remains committed to continuous development to better serve participants and make a positive impact in the PBS field.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Kelvin has previously worked as an Advanced Case Manager with the Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria and the Ministry of Justice New Zealand, and as a Community Support Worker in the disability sector in New Zealand.

Kelvin has experience supporting people with physical and intellectual disabilities, as well as youth and adults that present with complex psychological needs, multi-level trauma and forensic issues.   He is committed to person-centred support approaches from a trauma informed perspective and is competent in the practice of cognitive behavioural approaches, motivational interviewing and pro-social role-modelling. He places an emphasis on working with care teams and support networks to ensure holistic, person-centred care is provided for his clients.

Kelvin is also particularly passionate about embracing diversity and promoting an inclusive culture where his clients feel empowered to achieve their goals.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Nadia joins Prag Consulting as an associate, having completed her Diploma in Counselling. Nadia has previously worked as a Therapy Assistant at the Victorian Autism Special Early Learning Care Centre, with a focus on incorporating the Early Start Denver Model into children’s play while promoting language, engagement and learning in an inclusive environment. Nadia also has extensive experience working as an Education Support Officer, where she worked with a diverse range of children and young people with a range of needs including intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and mental health needs.

She is passionate about developing collaborative solutions with individuals and their support networks to promote a fulfilling life. Nadia knows this is best done by listening and taking the time to understand the individual and their needs.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Bridget joins Prag Consulting as an associate, with a background in mental health nursing in a forensic psychiatric setting. Bridget’s experience working with people with complex mental health needs has enabled her to “see past the diagnosis” and get to know people outside of the label they have been given. Developing a deep understanding of the needs of the people she works with, Bridget committed to collaboratively identifying and supporting strategies and solutions aimed at supporting people to achieve their best quality of life.

Bridget is passionate about working with people from all walks of life.

Associate, Positive Behaviour Support

Ulkem has recently completed a Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy and brings good professional and life experience to Prag Consulting. Ulkem has worked with people from diverse backgrounds and needs and has an in depth understanding of the NDIS, through her previous role in support coordination.

Ulkem has a strong sense of social justice and believes that every individual should have the opportunity to live life to their full potential. She is an empathetic and compassionate practitioner who values the uniqueness of each individual, and passionate about empowering individuals through a person centred and strengths-based approach, whilst recognising the importance of family and other systems in people’s lives.

Specialist Support Coordinator

Debbie has worked in the disability and youth services sectors as a Case Manager and Support Coordinator for more than 15 years. In her most recent role, Debbie worked as a Support Coordinator and as a trainer for new Support Coordinators imparting her knowledge and expertise.

Debbie is dedicated to person centred practice. She believes it is essential to ensuring positive outcomes for participants and their families.

Specialist Support Coordinator

Paula is an experienced disability professional with a long history in disability and community services. Paula has worked in a variety of roles from direct support to management and consulting.

Paula has been providing support coordination services for over 7 years and has a particular interest in the areas of SDA/SIL. As a Support Coordinator, Paula is driven by supporting participants and families to navigate the complex world of the NDIS and to engage supports and services that assist them to live a life of their choosing.