Claire Munns (they/them)

Peer Mental Health Worker

Meet Claire, a seasoned Peer Mental Health Worker who draws from their own lived experience to offer connection and support.

Claire is particularly passionate about making sure a space is affirming for each individual, and always aims to create a space where you feel validated and empowered. Claire takes a relaxed and individualistic approach to support. Peer support with Claire can range from practical solutions & skills to a validating chat and a sharing of experiences. Their approach is informed by what you want and what feels the most comfortable for you. 

In their space time Claire loves getting lost in a good book, tv show or podcast, or engaging in an excitable rant with a mate. Claire also has a special interest in most things British comedy (give them a stand up special or panel show any day).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health Peer Work

  • Intentional Peer Support Core Training

Lived and Living Experience

  • ADHD - adult journey, sensory regulation, short-acting and long-acting stimulants.

  • Anxiety - social and general

  • Autism - AFAB and adult journey, sensory regulation 

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (including experience with DBT)

  • Chronic Pain - Fibromyalgia

  • Depression

  • Disordered Eating

  • LGBTQIA+ issues - gender, sexuality 

  • Self-harm 

*Claire’s lived experience also includes differences in sensory processing. This means you may observe them stimming with a fidget toy, or the occasional difference in lighting or level of eye contact. Claire is always happy to address this and look into alternative ways of working if it ever creates an issue for you. 

If what you’re needing support with is not here, please email info@therapyshmerapy.com.au prior to booking with Claire.

Claire is open to and experienced in exploring other issues that they don’t have personal life experience with, there is never an expectation to omit any of your lived experience that does not directly match with the lived experience Claire has listed. If you have any concerns around this, they can contact you to have a chat about it.