Claire Martenson
Nickname: Claire
What Aboriginal land you are on: Yuggera country
Claire loves working and being around people and helping them live their happiest lives.
She graduated as a nurse in 2009 and soon decided she was passionate about Mental Health.
Claire did several graduate programs and worked as a Mental Health nurse for 10 years in hospitals and units all over the Gold Coast. She decided that she wanted to help people on a deeper level, so she studied Social Science and led teams in natural disaster and crisis recovery as well as managing Mental Health Support programs.
As a mental health specialist, Claire has worked in challenging environments, aiding people during traumatic and critical times. She brings a wealth of experience in non-complex and complex Mental Health, de-escalation, emergency situations and supporting all those affected.
She loves to use her skills and journey alongside individuals in times of need. Advocating for them, and assisting their journey from crisis, disaster, and hardship, to living a content and happy life is what she lives for.
Fun Fact about yourself: Claire is personally interested in style and design; so, she graduated as a personal stylist several years ago. She loves to use this knowledge for emotional and body image wellness support.
Areas of Practice:
Bereavement and crisis support
Brain Injury
Complex Mental Health
Emotional and Body Image wellness