Mish Kumar-Jonson

Principal Clinician and EMDR Therapist | They/Them/Theirs

Mish predominantly works on the unceded lands of the Woiwurrung, Wurrundjeri and Bunurong.

Mish does not offer therapeutic services through the Iceberg Foundation. If you would like to connect with them for therapy or supervision/EMDR consultation please click here to visit Niram EMDR and Trauma Counselling, the organisation where they currently practice

Mish, a plural system, is neurospicy, non-binary and a queer human of colour. They serve as the inaugural chair of The Iceberg Foundation (TIF), bringing extensive experience as a psychotherapist, social worker, and leader committed to advancing mental health support for LGBTIQA+, BIPOC, and neurodivergent communities. Passionate about TIF’s mission, Mish leads through a lens of anti-oppressive and anti-colonial practices, ensuring that the foundation’s work addresses systemic barriers while fostering inclusive, affirming spaces for both the team and the communities it serves.

As a leader, Mish prioritises safety above all else, recognising it as the cornerstone of a healthy and effective team environment. They actively cultivate a culture of care and empowerment within TIF, ensuring that team members feel supported, valued, and equipped to deliver transformative services to participants.

Mish’s leadership is informed by their lived experience as a non-binary, neurodivergent, queer, and disabled social worker of colour, as well as their dedication to decolonising mental health care. Under their guidance, TIF has grown into a thriving organisation with a dynamic team working collaboratively to create impactful, community-centred programs.

Mish’s passion, expertise, and vision for equitable mental health services continue to inspire the team at TIF and the broader community they serve.

Qualifications and Professional Associations

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker [AMHSW]
Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Accredited Resource Therapist
Accredited Attachment Informed and Relational Integrative EMDR Therapist
Master of Social Policy
Master of Social Work
Bachelor of Rural Social Welfare
Post Graduate Certificate in Training and Assessment [TAE]