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Dr Deirdre Thompson
Director, Therapeutic and Support Services, Bravehearts
About Me
Dr Deirdre Thompson
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services, Bravehearts
Dr Deirdre Thompson is Bravehearts’ Director of Therapeutic and Support Services (since 2014).
Deirdre holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, with over 30 years of experience both in the UK and Australia in both Forensic and Community Settings. Deirdre currently provides oversight to all Bravehearts client services, including Therapeutic Counselling for children and families impacted by child sexual abuse, Turning Corners Programs for young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviours, Redress Support Services, and our National Information and Support Service.
Deirdre was instrumental in developing and implementing the Bravehearts Turning Corners Program, a program aimed at providing early intervention and response to young people engaging in or at risk of engaging in harmful sexual behaviors, which was recognised in the Australian Institute of Criminology Awards in 2021 for its innovation and contribution for early intervention and prevention program. She is a member of the National Clinical Reference Group for Children Exhibiting Harmful Sexual Behaviours, which was established as part of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021 – 2030.
Director of Therapeutic and Support Services, Bravehearts
Dr Deirdre Thompson is Bravehearts’ Director of Therapeutic and Support Services (since 2014).
Deirdre holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, with over 30 years of experience both in the UK and Australia in both Forensic and Community Settings. Deirdre currently provides oversight to all Bravehearts client services, including Therapeutic Counselling for children and families impacted by child sexual abuse, Turning Corners Programs for young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviours, Redress Support Services, and our National Information and Support Service.
Deirdre was instrumental in developing and implementing the Bravehearts Turning Corners Program, a program aimed at providing early intervention and response to young people engaging in or at risk of engaging in harmful sexual behaviors, which was recognised in the Australian Institute of Criminology Awards in 2021 for its innovation and contribution for early intervention and prevention program. She is a member of the National Clinical Reference Group for Children Exhibiting Harmful Sexual Behaviours, which was established as part of the National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse 2021 – 2030.