Narelle Derrig
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) who provides Medicare-supported Focussed Psychological Strategies. I am also a Social Work supervisor and provide clinical supervision, including for AMHSW accreditation.
What to expect in therapy with me: I will always honour where you’re at in your journey of healing and growth, whether you’re taking the first step or you’ve tried it before. I have the upmost respect for every person who attends therapy and entrusts me with their story and their challenges.
I am caring, authentic and very human in my therapeutic approach. I utilise collective wisdom from various evidence-based models of therapy and understandings of human psychology, emotion and behaviour. I take a holistic and whole of person approach; seeing you as an individual doing the best you can in the context of what is happening and has happened in your life.
Education
- Bachelor of Social Work (Hons), University of New England
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, AASW
- Yoga Teacher, Sukha Mukha Yoga
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Russ Harris
- Trauma Aware Yoga, Trauma Sensitive Yoga Australia
- Specialist Sexual Assault Counsellor training, Education Centre Against Violence
- Certificate IV Child Youth and Family Intervention
- Sexual Trauma Clinical Training – PESI
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders – Body Matters
- Maudsley Family Therapy for AN – Body Matters
- EMDR Level 1 Training (EMDR Academy)
- Trauma, complex trauma, childhood trauma
- Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders
- Perinatal mental health, birth trauma
- Parenting support and education
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
Therapeutic style
Warm, genuine and open-minded.
Modality and Approach
Mindfulness-based, holistic, relaxation strategies, strengths-based, CBT, ACT, psychoeducation, skills training, trauma-informed.
What is a quote or phrase that really resonates with you?
“Balance” – a principle that can be applied to all facets of life. We swing on a pendulum but when we find the middle ground we find our way.
What makes you feel grounded?
Yoga, nature and a cup of tea.
What makes you happy?
Connection with others – whether family, friends or a chat with a random person down the street.
Fees & Rebates with Narelle:
Individual Therapy: $200 / session (Medicare Rebate $89.50)
Supervision fees: $200 + GST