Tom’s Place is the Bellingen social work practice of Alex Grantham, offering trauma-informed counselling, resilience workshops and mental health consultancy. Sessions are held in person around Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca, or online by Zoom anywhere in Australia.
Counselling
- Low mood, depression, stress, anxiety and panic attacks
- Relationship breakdown and conflict, family issues and community conflict
- Workplace conflict, bullying and career transition
- Getting back into life after a serious accident or illness
- Social isolation
- Questions about gender, sexuality and identity
- A diagnosed or suspected mental health condition
- Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Skills Training and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Workshops
- Adversity Skills, practical stress management training
- Writing for Wellbeing
- Laughter for Resilience
Consulting, training and supervision
- Service and program design, and program evaluation
- Staff training, professional development and reflective team supervision
- Policy, research, and carer experiences in health
- Training and assessment for VET and tertiary settings
- Grant writing, strategic planning and report editing
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Communication (RMIT) and Master of Social Work (Southern Cross University)
- Accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Common questions
When are counselling sessions available?
Sessions run Thursday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm. The first session is an hour and a half and later sessions are one hour.
Can I have counselling online?
Yes. Sessions can be held by Zoom from anywhere in Australia, or in person around Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and Nambucca. You can mix online and in-person sessions.
Can I claim a Medicare rebate?
No. Tom’s Place does not offer Medicare rebates, and you do not need a referral or diagnosis to book.
Is there a free first chat?
Yes. A free, confidential 20 minute call comes first so you can check whether the fit feels right before booking. Cancellations need at least 24 hours notice to avoid the full fee.
Does Alex work with organisations as well as individuals?
Yes. Alex has consulted to government, tertiary and community organisations since 2014, covering program design and evaluation, staff training and team supervision.
How do I contact Tom’s Place?
Call 0403 722 587, email [email protected], or send a message through the enquiry form on this listing.
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