Our team
The people behind our practice
Meet the practitioners delivering Behaviour Support and Counselling with professional care, respect, and a clear focus on each person’s needs and goals.
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Dr Lily JafariLead Behaviour Support PractitionerACA Level 4 Registered CounsellorLily supports children, adolescents, and adults through person-centred, evidence-informed Positive Behaviour Support.lily.jafari@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Dr Lily Jafari is a Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner and ACA Level 4 Registered Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with disability, autism, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, and complex behaviours. She holds a PhD in Counselling from Deakin University and a Master of Counselling. Her areas of practice include Functional Behaviour Assessment, Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans, Positive Behaviour Support, parent coaching, staff training, capacity building, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Her approach combines behavioural science and counselling principles to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, independence, safety, and community participation.
Languages: English and Farsi
Dorna RafieiProficient Behaviour Support PractitionerDorna provides collaborative, culturally responsive Behaviour Support for people of different ages and support needs.dorna.rafiei@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Dorna Rafiei is a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Diploma of Art Therapy. She has three years of experience supporting children, adults, and older adults with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and acquired brain injury. Dorna is experienced in behaviour support assessments, behaviour support plans, stakeholder consultation, and evidence-based strategies. Her collaborative, person-centred approach focuses on practical support that strengthens quality of life, choice, and independence while minimising unnecessary restrictions.
Languages: English and Farsi
Ellie HabibiBehaviour Support Practitioner | CounsellorEllie brings a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach to Behaviour Support and counselling.ellie.habibi@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Ellie Habibi is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Counsellor with a background in psychology, mental health, and child and youth support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Diploma of Counselling, and has completed Positive Behaviour Support training through Monash University. Ellie has experience in functional behaviour observation, ABC data collection, capacity-building strategies, CBT-informed support, and collaborative work with families, educators, and allied health teams. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on practical strategies that support emotional regulation, independence, and quality of life.
Languages: English and Farsi
How we choose our team
Professional capability and personal responsibility
We select practitioners for both their professional capability and their ability to work with care, respect, and accountability. Our team values collaboration, continued learning, and clear communication with participants and their care teams.
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