Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW (she, her)
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97 Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, VIC 3230
Let's Connect (03) 4233 4923
Amy is a registered Clinical Social Worker and Play Therapist supporting children and young people enrich their mental health and wellbeing. Amy has extensive experience supporting children and young people experiencing a range of mental health conditions. Amy is an neuroaffirming practitioner. Amy has a dynamic and fun approach to rapport building and engagement, tailoring her use of self to the needs of the child or young person. Amy conducts sessions in a variety of environments, be it in an office, out in nature, home or school.
Amy has a Master of Social Work and is working towards becoming an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (2025). Amy is a registered Play Therapist. Amy has credentials in Dialectal Behavioural Therapy. Amy also provides CBT, ACT, IPT-A, Family Therapy, Mindfulness and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Amy is a trauma-informed practitioner.
Amy appreciates how nerve wracking reaching out for mental health support can be for a family, child or young person. The first step is often the hardest, Amy appreciates this and tailors her first session to the unique needs of the child or young person to ensure they feel comfortable and safe in the therapeutic alliance.
Call or Email Amy Joan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4233 4923
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Insurance
- AHM Health
- Australian Unity
- Bupa
- GMHBA
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- Police Health
- Teachers Health
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Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Amy Joan
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Certificate from Play Therapy Training Australia Child-Centred Play Therapy / 2023
- Certificate from AutPlay Therapy AutPlay Certified Provider / 2024
- Social Work, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2023
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 4233 4923
Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Codependency
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4233 4923
Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Interpersonal
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4233 4923
Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Location
Primary Location
Ocean Road Allied Health and Movement
97 Great Ocean Road
Anglesea, VIC 3230
(03) 4233 4923Email me
Additional Location
Colac, VIC 3250
(03) 4233 4923Nearby Areas
Regions
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Amy Joan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW