Tom’s Place is named after my father, because his door was always open. He believed connection is at the core of healing.
I am Alex Grantham, a qualified Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I hold a Bachelor of Communication from RMIT and a Master of Social Work from Southern Cross University, with over ten years of experience in mental health and welfare coaching, program design and interventions. I offer counselling, mental health consultancy, training and supervision, all built on resilience.
Counselling
My counselling is trauma-informed and solution-focused, and explores what is in your control to make positive changes in your life. I support you as we move through your immediate needs and aspirations to map out practical strategies to decrease stress and increase resilience.
People come to me about low mood, depression, stress, anxiety and panic attacks; relationship breakdown, conflict or distress; family issues and conflict with friends or community groups; workplace conflict, bullying or transition; difficulty re-engaging with life after a significant accident or illness; social isolation; questions about gender, sexuality and identity; and a diagnosed or suspected mental health disorder.
The focused psychological strategies I draw on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Skills Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy.
I also work with somatic care for creativity. My creative counselling programs are built to develop your skills and confidence, and to open up new ways of working.
Sessions run Thursday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm, in person or online by Zoom. The initial session is 1.5 hours and subsequent sessions are one hour. Please note that I do not offer Medicare rebates. It matters to me that we have a workable therapeutic connection, so please get in touch for a free 20 minute confidential discussion about whether I am a good fit for you.
Adversity Skills
My workshops are skills-based and highly interactive. I train practical self-management strategies for minimising stress and maximising personal performance, so you can recognise stress symptoms before they become an issue, use stress reduction techniques, think more clearly and stay calm under pressure.
I work one to one or with groups of up to 10 people, across job-seeking support, carer support and education, mental health advocacy, social assist skills, reminiscence therapy, and a six week grief and loss program.
Mental health consultancy
My consulting has been trusted by the government, tertiary and community sectors since 2014. I am skilled at community engagement, health promotion and project coordination, with experience developing systems that streamline work processes for better outcomes. I bring research and evaluation, quality improvement, data-driven recommendations and planning, and high-quality project management.
Talk to me about service or program design, program evaluation, staff training and professional development, team supervision, policy and research, and carer experiences in health.
Contact me today to find out how we can work together.
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