Credentials

Mental Health Accredited Social Workers

Here at Thriving Lotus Social Work and Support, we are accredited Mental Health Social Workers with current registrations with the Australian Association of Social Workers. We have been supporting individuals on the Sunshine Coast within a variety of community and clinical based programs. This has involved working within the mental health sector for young people, adults, families, perinatal, and the elderly.  

Support

Client-centred

Thriving Lotus Social Work and Support provides personalised, client-centred support to individuals, families and communities by empowering them to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.  We prioritise building trusting relationships with clients and tailor our approach to meet individuals' unique needs.

Approach

Holistic Service

We believe in a holistic approach to social work, addressing the interconnected factors influencing clients' well-being, such as mental health, housing, employment and social supports.  We support the whole person in understanding their journey and the surrounding influences. We utilise the strengths of the individual along with respect, compassion and empathy to support individuals to grow their lotus.

We specialise in

• Adolescence and family support

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Perinatal wellbeing

• Stress management

• Self-esteem and identity

• Mental Health diagnoses; schizophrenia, emotionally unstable personality disorder, bi-polar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder

• Addictions

• Grief and loss

• Self-harm

We utilise a variety of evidenced based therapeutic approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy 

• Exposure Therapy

• Narrative Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

In addition to

• Clinical education

• Career guidance

• Assistance and referrals to other government and non-government agencies such as Centrelink, Department of Housing, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), community centres, youth supports etc.

• Mindfulness/relaxation tools

• Trauma informed practice

What does therapy look like for you?

Therapy does not need to be in a formal setting. Here at Thriving Lotus, we can tailor the sessions to suit your circumstances. This can be in your home environment, Telehealth or talking whilst engaging in an activity. The service is flexible for however you feel comfortable.