Sexuality and Gender Issues
2 hours active CPD
Live CPD workshop: 15th October 2025 from 12:30pm-2:30pm AEST online via Zoom plus extra readings, activities and resources.
This session will also be recorded for those enrolled to access following the Live CPD.
Live CPD workshop: 15th October 2025 from 12:30pm-2:30pm AEST online via Zoom plus extra readings, activities and resources.
This session will also be recorded for those enrolled to access following the Live CPD.






What's included?
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Powerpoint slides
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2 hour live CPD
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Extra resources
Explore
This topic will focus on exploring what makes working in the areas of sexuality and gender, similar but different, and what contributes to the complexity. We will explore how this can be done mindfully and deliberately and how this practice intersects and is compatible with Feedback Informed Treatment.
Reflect
Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own therapy practices as well as working through an extended case study which showcases therapy where multiple therapeutic frameworks have been employed.
Dr Vanessa Spiller
Dr. Vanessa Spiller is a Clinical Psychologist with an unwavering commitment to supporting and advocating for individuals with complex brain-based differences, including Autism, ADHD, FASD and trauma. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Spiller has become a leading voice in FASD and neurodiversity education in Australia and overseas. Equipped with a Master's and PhD in Psychology, Dr. Spiller combines evidence-based approaches with practice-based evidence to offer comprehensive educational programs and individual therapy. Dr. Spiller has given numerous lectures, conference presentations, and workshops on supporting children with brain-based issues, particularly those with multiple diagnoses and highly complex presentations. Recognising the need for practical resources and guidance, Dr. Spiller has authored several books and resources that focus on practical ways to better understand and support children with complex needs. Drawing on her extensive clinical practice and lived experience, she also works therapeutically with individuals within LGBTQ+ communities, striving to better understand what constitutes person-centred, evidence-based care and contributing to policy and practice in this often complex and rapidly changing area of practice.

"My passion is helping registrars convert complex theory into practical, engaging, client focused information accessible to everyone!"
Dr Vanessa Spiller
Clinical Psychologist, Team Leader and Trainer