FIONA STEVENS
Counselling & Wellbeing
Do you suffer with anxiety, ruminating thoughts, sleeplessness, relationship challenges, have you experienced trauma? We can explore strategies to work on developing approaches to best support you and focus on your potential.
About Me
Fiona has over 25 years experience supporting people to find workable pathways to navigate through tough life challenges. This work has ranged from counselling and support, case management and advocating to support positive changes. Fiona's work has been in community health, government, not for profit and private hospital. The focus in some of this work has been in alcohol and other drugs, mental health, trauma and complex trauma. The work Fiona offers supports wellness, well-being and resilience.
Bachelor of Human Services (QUT)
GradDip of Counselling (Latrobe University)
Masters of Social Work (Monash University)
Session Information
I offer evidence based approaches to support emotional regulation and nervous system de-escalation.
When we are in stress or conflict our defense mechanisms are activated and we can feel at war with ourselves or each other. A safe therapeutic relationship can enable you to tap into resources that support and calm the nervous system and regulate fight/flight/freeze responses. I offer an understanding of personal and interpersonal neurobiology that supports developing a healthy and safe relationship with self. Experiencing life stress, loss of sleep, pain, anxiety, depression we can work together to build new skills in managing life. The tools used incorporate trauma-informed practice approaches using CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, movement, and stress based reduction techniques.
I am a Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Medicare Provider Number. Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are able to provide ‘Focused Psychological Strategies’ to eligible people with a diagnosed mental disorder (such as anxiety or depression) under the Better Access to Mental Health initiative. You can obtain a referral to see me from a Medical Practitioner (GP).
FEES
Counselling (50 minutes) $150.00
Medicare Rebate $87.25
(sliding scale and bulk billing is available - please discuss)
APPOINTMENTS
Wednesday @ Centre for Mind Body Wellness, Mullumbimby
Thursday and Friday @ Kirra Hill Community Centre
After Hours times appointments available online only
Professional Supervision
Professional Supervision is an option for those people wanting to seek support in their professional and career development. Following a model of supervision but also inviting you to explore critical reflection to your practice - we can explore a space that is safe to develop to your potential.
FEES
Supervision 60 minutes - $90.00
Cancellation Policy
In case of cancellation or postponement, please provide as much notice as possible. Cancellations within 48 hours of the appointment (not including weekends and public holidays) incur a $50 cancellation fee. In case of cancellation within 24 hours, the full fee is due (please note that Medicare will not provide a rebate for cancellation fees).