Deeva Richardson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
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Let's Connect (03) 5907 5538
Deeva is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Clinical Family and Couple’s Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She has over 15 years of post- graduate experience specialising in individuals and families, trauma, attachment, grief and loss.
Deeva works holistically with her clients, therefore always viewing an individual in the context of their family, social networks, community, society and culture.
Deeva has a special interest in Attachment and Mindfulness-based therapies such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Internal Family Systems and compliments this with evidence-based practices such as CBT, MBCT and ACT.
She uses creative approaches such as movement, music and art to support people in connecting with their resources, regulating their nervous system and healing the wounds of stress and trauma.
Deeva is passionate about supporting individuals through the many different transitions in life. She provides a nurturing space for clients so that they feel safe in exploring their vulnerabilities and collaboratively find ways to optimise their mental health.
Call or Email Deeva Richardson now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 5907 5538
Let's Connect (03) 5907 5538
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $250
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- Medicare Rebates
Deeva Richardson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 5907 5538
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Deeva Richardson
- In Practice for 13 years
- Clinical Family Therapy, Masters, Graduated 2010
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
- Certificate from AASW Best Practice in Supervision / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Deeva Richardson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 5907 5538
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Cancer
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Deeva Richardson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 5907 5538
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Somatic Experiencing
- Trauma Focused
Deeva Richardson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 5907 5538