Alicia

Alicia Garrett

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am passionate about providing specialist support. I have worked with children, adults & families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties. I believe in developing respectful, authentic & open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive & relaxed. I am trained in CBT, ACT & DBT.”

About Me

I am passionate about helping children, adults, and families navigate a diverse range of difficulties. My aim is to build respectful, authentic relationships. I create an inclusive, relaxed space where you can feel truly heard. Drawing on approaches like CBT, I tailor our work to your unique needs. We can explore challenges together, finding practical ways forward. I believe this collaborative approach makes therapy accessible for everyone.

Approach

Making space for what matters, I focus on practical, manageable steps that fit your daily life. Whether we meet in my Yaroomba clinic or online in English, sessions feel calm, focused and adaptable to the pace you prefer. We map priorities together, practise short skills between sessions, and use clear safety checks when needed, blending thoughtful reflection with concrete strategies for anxiety, mood or trauma-related distress. People who appreciate direct, down-to-earth support and gentle challenge often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Risk Management

    Assessment and planning to identify and reduce the risk of harm to oneself or others, often part of crisis intervention or ongoing care.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Suicidal Thoughts

    Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.

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  • Suicide Bereavement or Crisis

    The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Mental Health Social Worker

Qualifications

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University

Service Areas

Vista Counselling

In-person & Online

Coolum

Yaroomba, Queensland

Australia

Coolum, Yaroomba, Australia