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Helen Breen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
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Sussex Inlet, NSW 2540
Let's Connect (02) 4406 8421
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Contact me if you are 1: feeling isolated, in a low mood, sad or despondent and you have been approved for a Mental Health Care Plan. 2: You have been diagnosed with a chronic illness including Fibromyalgia or a life limiting illness such as Cancer, MND, to name a few. 3: You are approaching the end of your life due to illness. 4: You wish to discuss Voluntary Assisted Dying. 5: You are a DVA White or Gold Card holder. 6: You have experienced trauma including any form of violence and have been approved by Victims Services in NSW or ACT. 7: You are an elder in your family and have been exposed to abuse by family or other individuals
I provide trauma informed counselling for those diagnosed with anxiety, depression, adjusting to illness, and approaching the end of life, people challenged by ageing, changes to cognition, individuals caring for others. I use Focussed Psychological Strategies such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, CBT + Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, Grief and Loss.
I have 22 years experience as a Social Worker in the health sector supporting individuals impacted by a range of issues. I am committed to social & natural justice, confidentiality, understanding that we are not all treated equally and unable to access resources easily and experience imbalances in their lives caused by ever changing government policies.
Call or Email Helen Breen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 4406 8421
Let's Connect (02) 4406 8421
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by Bank transfer
Insurance
- Medicare Rebates
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4406 8421
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Helen Breen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Australian Association of Social Workers Helen Breen
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Membership with Cancer Counselling Professionals Inc Charity Full / 2021
- I have a Bachelor Degree in Social Work and Master of Social Work, BSW, MSW, Post Grad Cert Dying Death Palliative Ca, Graduated 2001
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Bereavement
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Death and Dying
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Terminal Illness
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Mother
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4406 8421
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Helen Breen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW