Miss Linda McGuire Social Worker

Linda McGuire 13 Abel Tasman Drive, Lake Cathie, New South Wales, 2445

Info

Overview

Working from a Person-centered, Solution focused, Strengths based approach, I am passionate in empowering and motivating people to live their best lives possible. I am non-judgmental, down to earth, approachable and friendly. I use evidence based interventions to achieve goals. I have experience working in a senior college, mental health, counselling, child and families, youth, disability and NDIS services. I am a Member of the Australian Association of Social workers. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Diploma of Community Services

Accreditations

  • Mental Health First Aid & Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) & Crisis support worker training
  • NDIS training
  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Certifications

  • Police check
  • Working with Children’s Check
  • Insurance cover

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday:7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Bullying
  • Counselling
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Teenagers

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • People with disabilities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Home Visits