Barb Gear
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Work
Experience:
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams.
My expertise in therapeutic counselling includes Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and commitment Therapy, & Trauma-Informed Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
I understand that it can be challenging to reach out and speak to a counsellor, particularly when you are feeling vulnerable or afraid to ask for support. As a dedicated counsellor, having explored my own journey with healing modalities, I have found that it has not only reshaped my world but also inspired and equipped me to support others in times of need.
Provides Services to:
- Adolescents (12+)
- Adults
- Older Adults
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse
- Private (Medicare or Private Health Fund Rebate)
- Managed/Employee Assistance Programs
- WorkCover/Worker’s Compensation
- Compulsory Third Party Insurance
Areas of Expertise:
- Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Mental Wellbeing
- Relationships, Family, Parenting
- Depression & Mood Disorders
- Anxiety & Stress Disorders (including OCD and Adjustment Disorder)
- Personality Issues/Disorders
- Trauma/PTSD, Grief & Loss
- Older Persons Mental Health
- Addictive behaviours
Treatment Modalities:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Cognitive Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Relationship/Couples Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mental Wellbeing Coaching