Iain Wheatley Social Worker

I W Coaching & Counselling 134 Auckland Street, Gladstone, Queensland, 4680

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Phone0403 430 128(Mobile)Iain.wheatley@gmail.com
I W Coaching & Counselling 134 Auckland Street, Gladstone, Queensland, 4680
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Overview

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker | Trauma Therapist | Supervisor | Men’s Wellbeing Specialist I am a passionate and empathic Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over two decades of experience in trauma-informed care, men’s mental health, and professional supervision. With a deep commitment to relationship building, I bring a curious and strengths-based approach to every therapeutic and supervisory interaction. My practice focuses on empowering individuals to rediscover their potential, build emotional resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I have a strong interest in supporting men to navigate life’s challenges, develop healthy masculinity, and heal from past wounds in a safe, grounded space. I am also an experienced supervisor who enjoys fostering the growth and development of professionals across the mental health, AOD, and community sectors. I work collaboratively to build autonomous, reflective, and empowered practitioners who contribute meaningfully to their clients and services. Services Offered: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma and PTSD CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia) – a drug-free, evidence-based treatment for improving sleep Individual counselling (face-to-face and telehealth) EAP support for first responders and frontline workers NDIS goal-directed psychosocial support Professional supervision for social workers and allied health professionals Whether you're seeking trauma support, help with sleep, focused therapeutic care, or reflective and supportive supervision, I offer a compassionate, grounded space to do the work that matters. Contact me today to discuss how I can support you or your team.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work

Accreditations

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Certifications

  • EMDR Advanced Training
  • Medicare Provider 1792221B

Working Hours

This Week

Tuesday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday:8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Academic Performance
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career and Vocational Planning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Counselling
  • Couples Therapy
  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
  • Depression
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Eating disorders
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gambling addiction
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Health counselling
  • LGBTI issues
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Meditation
  • Men's Issues
  • Mental Illness
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain Management
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality disorders
  • Phobias
  • Pornography addiction
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Rehabilitation
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Difficulties
  • Sexual identity disorders
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Sports psychology
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Supervision
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Weight loss
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Couples

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Email consultations
  • Group Sessions
  • Home Visits
  • Inpatient care
  • Mobile service
  • Nursing home visits
  • Online consultations