Carolyn Biggs (BSW Hons., MS., MAASW), is a Mental Health Social Worker accredited with Medicare, Australia. She has more than 20 years of experience working as a mental health psycho-social therapist with adults, adolescents, children and families. Read more here
Contact Carolyn to arrange an initial consultation or
to discuss your needs
I am experienced in and can assist with a wide range of difficulties including:
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Depression / Mood Disorders
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Suicidal Thoughts / Self Harm
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Parent – child disharmony and relationship issues
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Child/adolescent emotional or behavioural problems
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Grief and loss
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Anger management and conduct disorder (Excluding ADD and ADHD)
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Alcohol and other substance issues
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Family relationships
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Eating disorders
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Adjusting to stressful life events: separation, divorce and reorganization of families
Please contact me to discuss making an appointment and referral options. You do not need a doctor’s referral to see me but you may be eligible for one through your GP using one of the following pathways:
Referral Pathways:
What happens in the counselling session?
An initial consultation may take 90 minutes if there is more than one person being seen and thereafter most sessions are 60 minutes. The aim of the session is for you to talk about your concerns in a non-judgmental and caring atmosphere, to set goals that you want to work on and then work towards meeting those goals over a series of appointments. At any stage you are not happy with how the therapy is progressing please let me know so I can better address your needs.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes therapy is confidential for the most part, except when there are concerns for a client or family member’s safety or well-being. If a family member has disclosed deliberate self harm or suicidal thoughts, plans or actions it is important to involve caring adults in safety planning procedures. There are times when a report may need to be made to FACS (Family or Community Services) or the police if a crime has been committed or a family member has been the victim of an assault or domestic violence. The confidentiality policy will be discussed in an open and honest way at the initial consultation so it is clear to all family members before therapy starts.