Meet the Dream Team
At Behaviour Lane, we are a dedicated, down-to-earth team of Behaviour Support Practitioners, Family Therapists, and Coaches who are passionate about helping people thrive.
We offer both NDIS-funded and private therapy options, supporting individuals of all ages through behaviour support, counselling, coaching and family-focused interventions. Whether we are working with children, teens, or adults, our team brings a trauma-informed, person-centred, and neuroaffirming approach to every interaction.
Each of us brings unique experience, perspective, and heart to our work.
Led by Liz (who loves coffee almost as much as she loves the colour pink), our team is committed to creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel understood, empowered, and respected.
About Us
Liz Swadling
With a Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) and over a decade of experience in disability services and behaviour support, Liz brings a calm, compassionate, and person-centred approach to her work as a Behaviour Support Practitioner.
Liz specialises in supporting individuals with complex needs through trauma-informed, strengths-based behaviour support. She is skilled in conducting Functional Behaviour Assessments, developing Behaviour Support Plans, and working collaboratively with families, support teams, schools, and allied health professionals to create meaningful, practical strategies that improve quality of life.
Her work is grounded in empathy, respect, and a strong belief in the potential for positive change. Whether supporting children, teens, or adults, Liz is committed to promoting dignity, safety, and empowerment for every person she works with.
Behaviour Support Specialist
Nathan Swadling
Nathan Swadling is a highly respected Complex Behaviour Support Coach with extensive experience supporting individuals with high and complex needs across diverse environments. With a deep understanding of trauma, neurodiversity, and human behaviour, Nathan works closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to uncover the underlying drivers of behaviour and implement tailored, evidence-based strategies that bring about lasting change. His practice is grounded in trauma-informed, neurodiversity affirming principles, always prioritising safety, dignity, and long-term wellbeing.
Nathan specialises in reducing behaviours of concern, fostering emotional regulation, and building functional, meaningful skills that improve overall quality of life. His approach is known for being insightful, practical, and deeply collaborative, empowering individuals while strengthening the systems that support them. Whether working on one or leading group interventions, Nathan brings a rare combination of clinical insight, cultural sensitivity, and real-world impact, making him a trusted leader in the field of behaviour support.
Complex Behaviour Support Coach
Adam Carney
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Therapeutic Mentor
Adam brings over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with complex needs across Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) and NDIS settings. His work is deeply shaped by both professional training and lived experience. Growing up in a home affected by violence, addiction, and trauma, Adam understands the impact that instability and adversity can have on a person’s life. He also faced significant challenges in his young adulthood, including struggles with mental health, substance use, and housing insecurity. These experiences fuel his commitment to helping others break cycles of trauma and build more stable, empowered futures.
Adam holds a Bachelor of Human Services and a Diploma of Community Services. He is certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and has specialist training in attachment theory, needs-based frameworks, and trauma-informed practice. With a grounded, person-centred approach, Adam works alongside participants and families with empathy, respect, and authenticity, supporting them to feel seen, heard, and equipped to grow with confidence.
Alison Wark
Behaviour Support Practitioner | Family Therapist
Alison is a passionate and experienced Behaviour Practitioner and Family Therapist with over 15 years in the field. She loves what she does, especially supporting families, children, and teens to feel safe, understood, and supported in ways that truly matter.
Alison gravitates toward trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approaches, believing they honour the unique and individual qualities in every person. She enjoys working with all ages and diagnoses, but has a particular love for working with kids and adolescents.
Alison is dedicated to building strong, trusting relationships, celebrating progress (big or small), and supporting individuals as they work toward their goals. When she’s not working, Alison is usually outdoors, finding something fun to do or dreaming about finally getting her skydiving licence!
Hayley Armstrong
Provisional Psychologist | Behaviour Support Practitioner
Hayley is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with seven years’ experience, known for a practical, person-centred approach. She focuses on strategies that fit real life - clear goals, simple routines, and step-by-step supports that build skills and confidence. Skilled in Functional Behaviour Assessments and developing collaborative, trauma-informed, strengths-based Behaviour Support Plans, she partners closely with families, schools, and support teams across both NDIS and Out-of-Home Care (OOHC) settings. As a registered Psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology, Hayley brings a wealth of psychological knowledge to support day-to-day regulation, de-escalation, skill-building, and caregiver coaching - sharing clinical insight without the jargon. She genuinely enjoys connecting with participants and their families, keeping the emphasis on client-centered care with achievable outcomes.