Ian Connop Social Worker

Ian has a relaxed and engaging style and works to create a sense of safety and harmony for all clients. In the midst of difficult and intense emotional experiences, both safety and harmony are crucial to emotional movement from stuck patterns; in reality is no easy process. Ian provides support that allows for growth at a manageable speed on the safe edge of your comfort zone is a key to anxiety reduction, clearer communication and enriching connection with those you care for. The art of moving clearly between talking “about” to talking “with” offers an enhanced and more luminous relational experience with both yourself and others. Ian is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Gestalt Therapist, Mediator and Registered Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, Restorative Justice Facilitator and Clinical Supervisor. Ian has written a group manual for parents in post separation disputes, and is a group facilitator and trainer. He has worked as a restorative justice facilitator with the Defence Abuse Response Taskforce (DART) and is currently on the panel to provide similar services for the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman. TELEHEALTH ONLY