Lived Experience Social Work
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Lived Experience Social Work *
What I offer
Support for adults experiencing a range of difficulties including navigating suicidal thoughts. Based in Naarm (Melbourne). Telehealth available across ‘Australia’. No referral needed.
Haven’t covered off a specific service or need so far? Reach out by email or book a free 15 minute introductory call and we can discuss your individual needs.
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Individual counselling tailored to you and your specific needs, preferences and circumstances. Draws on a range of modalities (see ‘Am i the right fit?’ page for list of modalities) and happy to be flexible about which feels right for you. I’ve been in the therapy chair many times and there’s nothing more frustrating than a practitioner working against what you’re wanting. Please always speak up and tell me if something is not working for you at any time. You are the expert in your own life, I’m just here to provide you with extra tools and information that can be inaccessible at times.
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I’ve been a case manager in a tertiary mental health service previously and being flexible is what this part is all about. Having a conversation with you about all the areas of your life that you may need support with and finding you what you need in order to navigate what’s going on for you. Whether that be linkages to systems like the NDIS for disability support, Centrelink for DSP or whether its accessing specific services within the systems that would be a good fit but you aren’t sure what’s available. Sometimes case management can be about coordinating those supports or advocacy with those supports or within systems to make sure everything is working well for you and I am more than happy to provide that support as well.
Sliding scale fees
Prices based on a 50 minute appointment. Fees for a 30 minute and 80 minute appointment are calculated based on these prices.
Tier one - Standard pricing
$193.99
For people who are currently financially independent and stable.
Tier two - Concession pricing*
$150
For students and people with concession cards of any type.
Tier three - Financial hardship*
$100
For people experiencing financial hardship.
*No proof required/no questions asked. Paying what you can leaves more accessible places open for others.
Initial process
Initial 15 minute call
Book in a 15 minute call so you can get a vibe of whether I’m going to be a good fit, and also so I can get an idea of what your needs are and how I can support you to meet them.
Book in initial appointment
Choose the fee schedule suitable to your personal circumstances. No questions will be asked.
Complete initial paperwork
This will be sent to your email when you book your initial appointment. This involves standard paperwork that you’re likely to fill out with any practitioner like a consent form and a basic intake form.
Meet with me in session
Let’s work together in a way you find valuable. I aim to be flexible and adaptive to your specific needs and circumstances. Please do let me know if something is not working or you’d like to change something. I’ll aim to keep checking in with you too.
