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Coolum Beach, QLD 4573
My name is Tara Macdonald and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I work with people over 18 years from many walks of life and experiences. We can find ourselves at times struggling to manage the complexities of life and feel overwhelmed with these emotions. My practice is focused on you and how best to work through these struggles. I work with people who are experiencing mental health concerns, trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and disabilities. I provide Telehealth services Australia-Wideunder Medicare Mental Health Treament Plans, NDIS participants, aged care, WorkCover, DVA and privately funded individuals.
I practice from a recovery-based perspective which empowers individuals to regain control over their lives and work towards achieving a meaningful and fulfilling existence. In a recovery-based perspective, there is a shift from a purely symptom-focused model to a more holistic view that considers social, cultural, and environmental factors.
The cornerstone of my practice is providing a safe, warm, and non-judgemental space where we can build a strong therapeutic relationship. I offer telehealth appointments Monday to Wednesday, 8:30am to 4:30pm AEST. Please contact me via my website or phone to discuss my services.
Call or Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 5240 9754

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Coolum Beach, QLD 4573

(07) 5240 9754
Website
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Coolum Beach, QLD 4573

(07) 5240 9754
Website
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • HCF
  • Medicare Rebates
  • NDIS
  • Teachers Health
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

    Social Worker: Tara Macdonald

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Tara Macdonald
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of the Sunshine Coast in (MSW) Master of Social Work / 2018
  • Degree/Diploma from University of the Sunshine Coast in (BSSc) Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) / 2014
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (07) 5240 9754

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (07) 5240 9754

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (07) 5240 9754

Location

Primary Location

Coolum Beach, QLD 4573

(07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 5240 9754
Photo of Tara Macdonald - Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling, Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (07) 5240 9754