Counsellor / Social Worker / Supervisor
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 25 years including public mental health and more recently in community 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
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Mental Health/Illness e.g. depression & anxiety
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Alcohol and other drug problems
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Co-occurring mental health/illness and addictions
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Life transitions including ageing
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Men’s mental health
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Youth mental health
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Chronic Illness
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Grief
Fees
$130 per individual session Medicare rebate applies with a GP referral. Supervision $150 per hour (or by negotiation)
For further inquiries or to make an appointment
Phone: 0400 683 747 or 9482 1888, 10am-3pm Mon-Sat (answering service outside reception hours) email:john.mullane@bigpond.com