Our Team

FOUNDING DIRECTOR

Clay started Rainbow Community House in 2019 to better address the mental health needs of queer young people. Although there are mainstream services that do cater to the queer community, they do not always do so as effectively as they intend to. It was important to Clay that Rainbow Community House be a 100% queer based service drawing on his own experience growing up without access to any type of queer mental health support or support from school or family as well. They are proud of the work that this organisation does and will continue to do into the future.

On a personal note, Clay enjoys reading, cooking, hiking and travelling.

RECEPTIONIST

Gwyn is Rainbow Community House’s receptionist, and is probably the first person you talk to when you come in (or email, or call). Gwyn supports young people with scheduling appointments and keeps RCH running smoothly, all while keeping the front of house candy bowl replenished! They care about creating a space where people feel at ease and attended to, where people are free to be themselves. Gwyn is always happy to answer questions, and provide tea and coffee.

Gwyn’s spare time goes towards their hobby of seeking out books and other collectables. They’re also constantly watching, reading, or playing something new

PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, BPsych (Hons), MPsych, MA Sexology, AdvDip Auslan

Aaron is a provisional psychologist with over ten years counselling experience, specialising in working with complex trauma, neurodivergence and marginalised groups. She primarily uses EMDR, Schema, DBT, existential, and somatic approaches, incorporating identity politics, philosophy, and history into her practice.

She is passionate about working with young people toward deprogramming harmful beliefs, releasing toxic shame, building authenticity, and redefining normal.

Her hobbies include making miniature houses and doing that thing where you get a new diary, only fill in the first page and then totally forget about it.

COUNSELLOR, BA in Cultural Studies and Sexology, MCouns, GradDip Creative Arts Therapy, GradDip Psychotherapy

Berty is a counsellor with over 5 years of experience in youth mental health. They have specialist training in therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Creative Arts Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. Berty is deeply committed to supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals, youth, people with disabilities, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

With experience in addressing a range of issues such as ACEs, complex trauma, PTSD, EUPD, gender dysphoria, anxiety, and depression, Berty customises their approach to meet each individual's unique needs. Their goal is to foster a harmonious balance between a person's inner world and the external systems they navigate.

Outside of their professional life, Berty enjoys creating bad art, creative writing, playing video games, and taking long romantic walks on the beach with their dog.

SOCIAL WORKER & SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR, BSW (Hons)

Crystal is a social worker passionate about community care and critical intersectional practice. She views wellbeing as multidimensional, and seeks to provide a holistic and affirming approach that considers systemic factors. Her practice is guided by core values of justice, community, and knowledge.

She is particularly passionate about working within marginalised spaces including sexual and gender diversity, disability, and racial/cultural marginalisation. Through this work, Crystal seeks to challenge oppressive narratives.

She enjoys a constant rotation of hobbies and is ready at any moment to have an in-depth conversation about movies and tv (especially if it relates to sci-fi).