Meet the Team

Bec Matthews

Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach

Servicing Hervey Bay, Childers, Maryborough and surrounds

ABOUT ME

II am a Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach with a background in psychology and community services. I also have lived-experience of mental health diagnoses, including psychosis, anxiety, trauma, addiction, homelessness and recovery. This has shaped my understanding of the factors that influence wellbeing, including culture, relationships, community, opportunity and the systems we interact with.

My approach is strengths-based, person-centred and holistic. I believe people are more than a diagnosis, disability or circumstance, and that meaningful support begins with understanding the whole person including their challenges, strengths, resilience and unseen parts of their story.

I am interested in the connection between personal experiences and broader social, cultural and systemic factors that influence wellbeing, recovery and participation in community participation.

My studies in psychology, combined with my interest in philosophy, spirituality and human experience, have deepened my appreciation for the many different ways people understand themselves, their challenges and their place in the world.

I aim to provide practical, collaborative, tailored supports where people feel heard, respected and empowered.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Distinction)

  • Honours in Psychology (Current)

  • Diploma of Community Services

  • Certificate IV in Mental Health

  • Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

  • Senior Peer Support Worker

  • Community Mental Health and Recovery Support

  • Group Facilitation and Advocacy