Ruairi Gallagher
Social Worker, AMHSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Let's Connect (03) 8338 4331
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the community sector. Having worked in both urban and regional locations in Australia, and in community-based roles in the UK and Canada, I pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life. I've worked with people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities. Whilst working on Vancouver Island, I ran addictions support groups made up of an assortment of individuals. Homeless folks would be facing similar issues to investment banker-types. This led to me becoming more interested in the universality of trauma and PTSD.
Since returning to Australia in 2014, my focus has largely been on PTSD and how it impacts sexuality, pleasure and identity. I held a counsellor role at a rights-based sex worker organisation and I continue trauma-specific counselling at a sexual assault centre. I also have a long-standing activist history, participating in many social justice campaigns.
Regardless of what has brought you to these listings, if any of the above has resonated with you, please reach out. I'm best contactable via e-mail. From there we can schedule in a chat. I welcome any questions you may have for me and would love to explore your hopes and goals for counselling.
Call or Email Ruairi Gallagher now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8338 4331
Let's Connect (03) 8338 4331
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $190
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- FAS
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- National Redress Scheme
- NDIS
- Teachers Health
- VOCAT
Ruairi Gallagher
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Ruairi Gallagher
- Clinical Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from EMDR Academy EMDR Level 2 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ruairi Gallagher
Social Worker, AMHSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 8338 4331
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Trauma and PTSD
- Sexual Abuse
- Addiction
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Addiction
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
Ruairi Gallagher
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 8338 4331
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Victims of Crime Tribunal (VOCAT) assessments
Ruairi Gallagher
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 8338 4331