Ms Astrid Gerrits Social Worker

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Overview

Astrid studied Psycho-Social Work and Pedagogy in The Netherlands and is a fully accredited Social Worker and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner in Australia. Astrid has an integrative and holistic approach to all interpersonal issues clients may present with. Astrid is considered a specialist in regards to communication, relationships, families and conflict resolution and can also support through other issues. You can engage yourself or request a referral from your GP or others. Individuals, couples/partners and families can choose this service. Expect an authentic and open approach that will be tailored to your needs. With experience in clinical supervision and coordination Astrid has a solid skill set to assist in Specialist Support Coordination and/or for clients that are affiliated with the NDIS (limited capacity).

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners
  • Social Worker
  • Bookkeeper

Accreditations

  • Australian Mediation Association
  • Department of Attorney General

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Counselling
  • Couples Therapy
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • General Counselling
  • Mediation
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Supervision
  • Teenagers

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brainspotting
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Narrative Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Families
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Couples
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Teenagers
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • Dutch
  • English

Services

  • Email consultations
  • Home Visits
  • Mobile service
  • Nursing home visits
  • Online consultations
  • School Visits