Ms Lauren Hobson Social Worker

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Overview

An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) is a qualified social work professional with specialised postgraduate training in mental health, accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. They provide evidence-based assessment and treatment for concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues, taking a holistic approach that considers your emotional wellbeing alongside your relationships, life circumstances, and social context. AMHSWs combine therapeutic skills with practical problem-solving to help you navigate both internal challenges and external life stressors whilst drawing on your existing strengths and resources. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you can access Medicare rebates for sessions, making quality mental health support more affordable.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • AMHSW
  • BSW

Accreditations

  • AMHSW

Certifications

  • DBT
  • Circle of Security Facilitator
  • AUTPLAY

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Child Psychology
  • Counselling
  • Depression
  • Mental Illness
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • General Counselling
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Teenagers

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoeducation
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Women
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Email consultations
  • Online consultations