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Dettie Onus Browne

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Available both in-person and online
Northcote, VIC 3070
Bulk-billing available for online only, concession ($150) available in person. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence and shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connections.
I’m a white, neurodivergent, non-binary queer and trans mental health social worker and clinical family therapist with over a decade of experience in community organisations. I am an integrative therapist who takes a collaborative and transparent approach, drawing on systemic theory, attachment theory, EMDR, IFS, interpersonal therapy and others (see below).
My practice is built around awareness of the impacts of systemic injustices, and I actively work to create a space for people to access support without fear of judgement. Feel free to send through a message, I am happy to discuss booking appointments via email, text or phone depending on what method feels easiest for you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northcote, VIC 3070

My website
I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in both Northcote & online, & Thursdays online only. Please email to get in touch.
I focus on Transgender, Family Conflict and Trauma and PTSD 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Dettie Onus Browne
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Northcote, VIC 3070

My website
I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in both Northcote & online, & Thursdays online only. Please email to get in touch.
I focus on Transgender, Family Conflict and Trauma and PTSD 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
  • Medicare Bulk Billing
  • Medicare Rebates
  • NDIS
  • Teachers Health
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Bulk billing currently only on Thursdays online. My standard fee for waged people is $190, however if you are concession or unwaged, the fee is $150. Medicare rebate is $89.50. Appointments are 60 minutes. I accept NDIS, Medicare mental health care plans, WorkSafe & (most) private health insurance.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Bulk billing currently only on Thursdays online. My standard fee for waged people is $190, however if you are concession or unwaged, the fee is $150. Medicare rebate is $89.50. Appointments are 60 minutes. I accept NDIS, Medicare mental health care plans, WorkSafe & (most) private health insurance.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Dettie Onus Browne
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Bachelor of Social Work & Arts / Masters of Clinical Family Therapy, Double Degree / Masters, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  • Degree/Diploma from La Trobe University in Bouverie Centre (MCFT) Masters of Clinical Family Therapy / 2025
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I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist.
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Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist.
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Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Transgender
  • Family Conflict
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gambling
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Here are some of the areas I have experience in. If there is something that isn't mentioned here please reach out and I can let you know if I am able to support you. If I'm not well versed in the area I will try and find an alternative support for you.
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Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Here are some of the areas I have experience in. If there is something that isn't mentioned here please reach out and I can let you know if I am able to support you. If I'm not well versed in the area I will try and find an alternative support for you.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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I have training and experience in a range of modalities and treatments, tending to favour attachment based theory, interpersonal therapy, internal family systems (parts) theory, systemic family therapy, EMDR and narrative therapy.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I have training and experience in a range of modalities and treatments, tending to favour attachment based theory, interpersonal therapy, internal family systems (parts) theory, systemic family therapy, EMDR and narrative therapy.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Northcote, VIC 3070

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I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in both Northcote & online, & Thursdays online only. Please email to get in touch.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
"
I work Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays in both Northcote & online, & Thursdays online only. Please email to get in touch.
Photo of Dettie Onus Browne, Social Worker, AMHSW
Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW