Simone Dewar Social Worker

I use a relational, trauma-informed approach and draw from a range of traditions in my work with people. My main areas of experience are in trauma, and grief and loss. I see my role as creating a safe space for you to explore what is important for you in each appointment. I have found counselling beneficial in my own life journey and I appreciate being to offer the counselling experience to others. I have been working in counselling roles since 2008; first in community organisations and now in private practice. I am a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker which allows me to provide a Medicare rebate if you receive a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. My areas of experience – trauma – grief and loss – death and dying – sexual violence: including childhood and young adulthood sexual abuse and assault, and sexual abuse and assault as an adult – domestic violence – chronic and acute health issues: including oncology and palliative care – anxiety and panic attacks – depression – eating issues – sexuality and gender – migration / adjusting to life in Australia – life crises – existential issues This list is not exhaustive and perhaps what you are experiencing is not noted here. You can certainly contact me and we can talk about what I can offer you and if this will match what you need at this time. Please look at my website for more information: www.simonedewar.com.au Also, please note, - that as of November 2020, I am located in Brisbane (however, cannot find how to change the location address in this Halaxy profile).