Disability Counsel
Grow your scope of practice, by enhancing your capacity and understanding to support vulnerable persons and families more effectively.
About
Disability Counsel is a holistic service that provides both therapeutic and professional supervision services. Our founder and CEO, Dr Fiona J Davis, and her collaborative transdisciplinary practitioner team, authentically work alongside you to develop yourself and achieve your professional or personal life goals.
Dr Davis has clinical expertise spanning 30+ years within the disability sector, and is deeply committed to supporting an individual’s human rights. Dr Davis’s specialty areas of practice include Positive Behaviour Support, Dual Diagnosis (MH/I and DD/ABI/Forensic Disability), mental health interventions, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability/Cognitive Impairment and other neurological and developmental delays.
We at Disability Counsel work alongside families and individuals for the long term. Our team are specialists in health/mental health, complex disability, and autism.
Dr Davis has extensive practice and clinical expertise, has worked nationally in a number of roles and is able to couple her skills and experience to achieve the best for an individual. Fiona is a very strong advocate for vulnerable persons of all ages, who live with profoundly pervasive conditions that impact their human rights, Fiona’s key message is ‘translation to practice’ for the benefit of the person.
Professional Judgement Statement
As CEO of Disability Counsel, I am a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner with expertise in dual diagnosis (disability and mental health) and complex transitions, I am dedicated to delivering person-centred, ethical, and evidence-based supports aligned with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Practice Standards.
My professional judgement underpins every clinical decision, ensuring that behaviour support interventions are carefully tailored to meet the individual’s unique needs, strengths, and circumstances. I integrate comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments with best practice frameworks to develop holistic and sustainable plans that promote wellbeing, safety, and meaningful participation.
I work collaboratively with clients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure transparent communication and shared decision-making. This partnership approach respects the rights, preferences, and goals of the person supported, consistent with NDIS principles of choice and control.
Recognising the complexity of dual diagnosis, and life stage and other transitional periods, I continuously update my knowledge through professional development and reflective practice to apply the most current, evidence-informed strategies.
Please be aware that while this statement reflects my professional approach and values, each person’s situation is unique. Therefore, all assessments and recommendations are individualised and should be discussed with me or your support team to ensure the best outcomes.
Disability Counsel
Disability Counsel is a therapeutic and supervision service developed by
Dr Fiona J Davis.
Practitioner
Supervision is a formal agreement between a trained and accredited supervisor and a practitioner in a specific discipline. It provides an opportunity for the practitioner to reflect on their clinical practice and gain a wider perspective for professional growth and expanding their practice scope.
Participants
Therapeutic Services strive to enhance an individual’s self-sufficiency in their daily activities. These services may encompass various aspects, including but not limited to personal care tasks, communication, social skills, behaviours, and more. At Disability Counsel, we operate as a cohesive team of specialised practitioners/therapists, working together to identify and create inventive solutions that cater to your specific requirements.
The Mandt System
Disability Counsel is now the Mandt System representative in Australia. Head over to their website to explore our training options in the human rights based and person centric approach to safe environments and workplaces.
