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Social Worker, PhD, AASW (she, her)

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Figtree, NSW 2525
My approach is holistic, person-centred and collaborative. I am a fully qualified and registered social worker and have an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy. I strive to create a partnership with my client based on trust, empathy, and respect. Depending on my client's needs and goals, I use many approaches (including expressive art modalities) in an integrated way to support my clients explore themselves, their relationships and heal from past losses and difficult experiences. I have a special interest in helping people with trauma, as well as grief and loss.
I provide one-on-one and group sessions in a safe and welcoming space; offering a personalised and compassionate approach to support client well-being. This includes working through issues such as grief and loss, anxiety, depression, past trauma; as well as general life transitions and challenges (personal, family, and professional).
Through my training, professional and personal experience, I believe that a creative expressive approach is therapeutic for all of us. I offer traditional talk-therapy combined with expressive arts practices to explore clients' challenges as well as their strengths/capacity to grow and heal.
Call or Creative Remedies now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 4214 4517

Practice at a Glance

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Figtree, NSW 2525

(02) 4214 4517
Website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in a non-clinical cosy environment, or online via video. Call or email me to book a time.
I focus on Anxiety, Grief and Depression 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (02) 4214 4517
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW

Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

Figtree, NSW 2525

(02) 4214 4517
Website
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in a non-clinical cosy environment, or online via video. Call or email me to book a time.
I focus on Anxiety, Grief and Depression 
$100 Per Session  
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $100
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Visa
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I offer affordable and competitive rates, comparable to my experience and training. My rate is in line with the average gap payment for a Medicare mental health plan appointment.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517
"
I offer affordable and competitive rates, comparable to my experience and training. My rate is in line with the average gap payment for a Medicare mental health plan appointment.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Emma Ruth Mayhew

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Emma Ruth Mayhew
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Wollongong in Sociology (PhD) (PhD) Doctor of Philosopy / 2001
  • Diploma from College of Complimentary Medicine Transpersonal Art Therapy / 2024
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I have over five years of experience working as a clinician in public mental health programs, services and facilities. I have completed the Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy and now work with clients in various situations, utilising an expressive arts framework with a recovery focus.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517
"
I have over five years of experience working as a clinician in public mental health programs, services and facilities. I have completed the Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy and now work with clients in various situations, utilising an expressive arts framework with a recovery focus.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Depression

Practice Areas

  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I am a qualified social worker using creative expressive arts therapy processes to support my client's well-being and mental health goals. As an artist, social worker, educator and therapist, I work with individuals, groups and the community to tap into the power of creative expression and exploration.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517
"
I am a qualified social worker using creative expressive arts therapy processes to support my client's well-being and mental health goals. As an artist, social worker, educator and therapist, I work with individuals, groups and the community to tap into the power of creative expression and exploration.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517

Endorsement

Everything in Between Counselling - Wollongong
Everything in Between Counselling - Wollongong
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Emma is my first choice for clients that want to explore using an arts based approach. Her ability to combined talk and expressive therapies within a social-work informed framework, makes her a key referral point for my practice.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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I use several frameworks in a holistic approach to therapy including: Narrative and Expressive Arts Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I start from where you are and work with you to create a recovery-focused plan. I include expressive arts practices in my sessions (e.g. drawing/mixed media) to help clients communicate difficult experiences/emotions/thoughts.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517
"
I use several frameworks in a holistic approach to therapy including: Narrative and Expressive Arts Therapy; Dialectical Behaviour and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I start from where you are and work with you to create a recovery-focused plan. I include expressive arts practices in my sessions (e.g. drawing/mixed media) to help clients communicate difficult experiences/emotions/thoughts.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 4214 4517

Location

Primary Location

Figtree, NSW 2525

(02) 4214 4517
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I offer therapy sessions in-person, in a non-clinical cosy environment, or online via video. Call or email me to book a time.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4214 4517
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person, in a non-clinical cosy environment, or online via video. Call or email me to book a time.
Photo of Dr Emma Ruth Mayhew - Creative Remedies, Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Creative Remedies
Social Worker, PhD, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 4214 4517