Ian Macdonald
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Let's Connect (07) 4520 4384
Ian works with people seeking a calm, experienced and steady clinician to help them make sense of trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship stress, grief, workplace pressure or major life transitions. Many clients come to Ian wanting more than surface-level support — they want to feel understood, build stability and gain clearer direction. Ian offers warm, structured and trauma-informed therapy, drawing on evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, CPT and IPT to support meaningful, sustainable progress.
As a Principle Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over two decades of therapy experience, I offer calm, structured and trauma-informed support for trauma, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship stress, grief and life transitions. Drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, CPT and IPT, I help clients build stability, clarity and direction.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you have been carrying things for a long time. Ian offers a calm, respectful and steady space where you can talk openly, feel understood and begin finding a clearer way forward. When you feel ready, you are welcome to make contact.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Ian Macdonald now - (07) 4520 4384
Let's Connect (07) 4520 4384
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Couple Sessions $300
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- DVA
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- Private (self funding)
- Victim Assist
- WorkCover
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Ian Macdonald
- In Practice for 22 years
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Social Worker , Graduated 2004
- Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Accredited Social Workers
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Wellbeing
- Workplace stress
Endorsement
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Interpersonal