Renay Wilkinson

Renay is the Owner and Director of Emerald Ability.

With 25 years of leadership experience in public education, Renay has extensive expertise in special education and behaviour support. She has led as Principal of specialised schools, supporting students from 4 - 18 years with intellectual disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, sensory needs, and complex behavioural and mental health challenges.

As a leader of a large multidisciplinary team, Renay supported schools across Lake Macquarie, ensuring students with additional learning and support needs received tailored and effective interventions from pre-school through to year 12.

Renay is a qualified counsellor, providing compassionate and evidence-based counselling for adults, children, teens, and couples. In her work with Emerald Ability, she is dedicated to empowering her clients in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Renay is passionate about working with people with disabilities and especially loves working with children. Renay is a Registered Play Therapist, a NDIS Positive Behaviour Support practitioner, and is also a qualified LEGO (R) Based Therapy facilitator.

Outside of her professional life, Renay enjoys spending quality time with her family and her two labradoodles,  exploring new holiday destinations, and reading a good book.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts - University of Newcastle

Master of Special Education - University of Newcastle

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Asia - Australian National University

Diploma in Counselling – ACA registered

Registered Play Therapist – Play Therapy Professional Association

Certified Facilitator of LEGO (R) Based Therapy

NDIS Behaviour Specialist Practitioner

Interactive Drawing Therapy Facilitator

Circle of Security Parenting Facilitator