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Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
or

Rishi Sharma

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW (he, him)

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Unit 1/1065 Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
0451 846 596
Let's Connect 0451 846 596
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Finding yourself doing head miles, feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by recent changes in life? Ever feel that you are carrying the burden of the world on your shoulders since COVID came around? Do you no longer find joy in the things you used to enjoy or are unable to remember what life used to be like before COVID came around?Have you tried therapy before and didn’t feel understood? If you are a person of colour and struggle to find therapists who understand your culture, I hope to provide you with better service. Give us a call or leave an enquiry on the website and we will walk you through your journey to a better life.
AASW accredited Social Worker with experience working in foster care, parent support, substance use, adoption, family violence, forensics and mental health. I focus on a strengths based approach, narrative therapy, CBT and motivational interviewing. You are the expert in your life, I am just here to help find the solutions you have within you already.
If your gut tells you that things can be better but don’t know how to go about making changes, get in touch and take the first step.
Call or Rishi Sharma now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0451 846 596

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Local Doctor, Ivanhoe

Unit 1/1065 Heidelberg Road

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079 map

0451 846 596
In Person, Virtual, Phone Sessions and Home Visits available. Call to book or Self Book via the Appointments page on the website!
I focus on Men's Issues, Family Conflict and Culture Related Challenges 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect 0451 846 596
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Local Doctor, Ivanhoe

Unit 1/1065 Heidelberg Road

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079 map

0451 846 596
In Person, Virtual, Phone Sessions and Home Visits available. Call to book or Self Book via the Appointments page on the website!
I focus on Men's Issues, Family Conflict and Culture Related Challenges 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $230

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal
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The service is privately billed, but the total cost is equal to the gap fee you would pay to see anyone else with a medicare rebate.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596
"
The service is privately billed, but the total cost is equal to the gap fee you would pay to see anyone else with a medicare rebate.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596

Qualifications

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

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Mental Health, EAP, Foster Care, AOD, Family Violence, Men's Violence treatment, Sexual Assault, Master of Social Work, Bachelor of Psychology, Graduated 2020
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Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Psychophysiology): Swinburne. Master of Social Work: Federation University.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596
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Bachelor of Science (Psychology & Psychophysiology): Swinburne. Master of Social Work: Federation University.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Men's Issues
  • Family Conflict
  • Culture Related Challenges

Practice Areas

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression or trauma related to their relationships or family. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get your life back. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Indian

I also speak

Hindi
Nepalese
Punjabi
Urdu

Religion

Hindu

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Asian
Indian

I also speak

Hindi
Nepalese
Punjabi
Urdu

Religion

Hindu

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational interviewing as my main modalities, with input from narrative therapy, solutions focussed therapy, life story work, and acceptance and commitment. My style is about deep listening, regularly checking my understanding with you, and helping move through obstacles.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596
"
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational interviewing as my main modalities, with input from narrative therapy, solutions focussed therapy, life story work, and acceptance and commitment. My style is about deep listening, regularly checking my understanding with you, and helping move through obstacles.
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0451 846 596

Location

Primary Location

The Local Doctor, Ivanhoe

Unit 1/1065 Heidelberg Road

Ivanhoe, VIC 3079

0451 846 596
"
In Person, Virtual, Phone Sessions and Home Visits available. Call to book or Self Book via the Appointments page on the website!
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - 0451 846 596
"
In Person, Virtual, Phone Sessions and Home Visits available. Call to book or Self Book via the Appointments page on the website!
Photo of Rishi Sharma, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Rishi Sharma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Call for a free consultation now - 0451 846 596