Ms Nerida Lovell
Licensed Clinical Social Workers
“Hello. I have sessions available now. I’m a counsellor / social worker and will aim to get to know you quickly so we can get to work on any issues affecting your wellbeing. I work with adults and kids - in cancer support, palliative care, grief and bereavement - but I provide counselling for a range of concerns.”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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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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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Pain Management
Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psychotherapy
In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Social Work
A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.
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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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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Couples
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Dementia
A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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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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Professional Title:
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Licensed Clinical Social Workers
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.
Qualifications
Flinders University
University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
University of Western Australia
Registrations
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Social Work