Who we are

We are a counselor and social worker who share a passion for creating spaces and systems that ensure children can feel safe as they learn, grow and thrive. We have experienced first-hand the challenges schools face in finding the time and resources to make sure their safeguarding systems are comprehensive and meaningful. We have brought our experience and our friendship together in EncircleSafe and look forward to working with you to share our vision of safeguarding that helps schools balance an emphasis on openness to learn and grow with a duty to protect children from harm. 

About us

  • Stephanie Johnson

    Co-Founder

    LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

    • Masters in Social Work, Smith College USA

    • Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Simmons College, USA

    • Certificate in Community Health Center Management, Emerson College, USA

    • Certificate of Completion of Safeguarding Supervision Training, Safeguarding Network, UK

    Stephanie Johnson is a clinical social worker with 25 years of experience in international communities. Throughout her career, she has held therapy and leadership posts in both healthcare and educational settings. Since 2009, Stephanie has worked in international schools in Switzerland, Singapore and Croatia where her roles have included school counselor, child protection lead and health center director. She is currently a therapist with Truman Group and provides consultation around child protection policy to school and youth serving organizations.

  • Andrea Diamant

    Co-founder

    MACA - Member of Australian Counselling Association

    • Masters in Education - School Counselling, University of Southern Queensland

    • Masters in Education - Behaviour and Curriculum, University of Southern Queensland

    • Credential Course Certificate - Evidence Based Parenting, Mental Health Academy, Australia

    Andrea is a teacher and school counselor with 29 years experience in education. Having started her career in Canada, she moved overseas and has stayed in the field of international education since, working in schools in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Belgium and Croatia. Along with extensive teaching experience, she has held the roles of learning support co-teacher, student services lead, PreK-Grade 12 counselor and safeguarding lead, university adviser. She is passionate about integrated school structures and policies that support students, families and staff academically, socially and emotionally.