John Mullane

Counsellor

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Social Science
Bachelor of Social Work
Post graduate Diploma in Family Therapy
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Background

I have worked in the community services sector for over 20 years, the last 15 in public mental health. I am an AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist. I have been in private practice as a counselor since 2006.

Approaches to Counselling

My approach to counseling is based on two major therapies, Solution Focused and Narrative. These ways of working are respectful and transparent, are oriented towards the future and call on existing strengths and skills to help you resolve problems.
My aim in the counseling process is to seek out, and create through conversations, alternative stories that will assist you to break from the influence of the problems you are facing and assist you in living the life you want.

Areas of Work

• Mental Health/Illness e.g. depression & anxiety

• Alcohol and other drug problems

• Co-occurring mental health/illness and addictions

• Life transitions

• Men’s mental health

• Youth mental health

• Parent/Adolescent conflict

Other Professional Commitments

John is an active executive member of Victorian Mental Health Social Workers, a Practice Group of the Victorian Branch of the AASW.

Fees

$115 per individual session
Medicare rebate applies with a GP referral.
Bulk Billing is available

Supervision $125 per  hour (or by negotiation)

For further inquiries or to make an appointment

Phone: 0400 683 747 or 9482 188810am-3pm Mon-Sat (answering service outside reception hours)
email:john.mullane@bigpond.com