Sandra Fernandes (Mannion)

Experienced Registered Family Therapist and Social Worker with over 20 years of work experience with children and families. I offer compassionate and expert support to children and families navigating complex family dynamics, separations, and custody disputes.

Services Offered;

Consultancy: Providing expert guidance and support to families and individuals. Engaging with children, parents and family networks to understand the family dynamic and to offer recommendations on how to ensure the children are safely supported through separation.

Assessment: conducting comprehensive child centred assessments to offer recommendations to help Families and Courts make informed decisions about safely supporting children through separations and making decisions in the best interest of the child about custody and access arrangements.

Family Therapy: delivering effective therapy services to children, their parents and families promoting healthier relationships and outcomes. Family Therapy can help improve communication between parents and children. Therapy can assist parents to develop healthier communication strategies and increase stability by creating a more stable and predictable environment for the child.

Parenting when Separated Support Program – Supporting parents in developing healthier co- parenting strategies and reducing emotional distress. Helping parents to remain child focused in navigating complex situations and transitions.