Ms Liz Fallon
Social Worker AMHSW, Counsellor
Liz Fallon Counselling
Mullumbimby, NSW 2482
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I work alongside you and/or your child, partner or family, supporting you to draw on your own knowledge and experience to make positive changes in your life. I work collaboratively and respectfully, bringing my experience, energy and creative approaches to help you develop new understanding and practical strategies. In the therapeutic relationship you can explore new possibilities, and find solutions to take back into your life, to change things for the better.
Background
Over the past 28 years I have worked in government and non-government organisations and private practice specialising in:
- child and family therapy
- group work
- provision of training and supervision to other professionals, and
- professional report writing
Services
Individual counselling, Child and family therapy.
Clinical social work and generalist clinical supervision.
Phone counselling/supervision is also available.
Quality Provision
I am committed to providing a quality, ethical service. With a passionate belief in social justice, I strive to achieve equity and equality for children and adults.
I work with clients in the context of their relationships, families, communities and society. I constantly update my skills with regular professional training, reading and research.
I have regular professional supervision.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Work, University of Qld - 1996
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Qld - 1970
Modalities
Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Play Therapy - Sand Tray - Solution Oriented
Therapy Approach
NARRATIVE THERAPY: Works with the negative stories we tell ourselves to find alternative stories of hope and resilience
RELATIONAL EXTERNALISING THERAPY: helps you experience your "self" as multidimensional and resilient, capable of new ideas and actions
MINDFULNESS THERAPY: based on Buddhist philosophy this therapeutic approach has been proven to assist people to learn to manage painful emotions.
SENSORIMOTOR PSYCHOTHERAPY :based on the work of Pat Ogden and Janina Fisher this body-centered therapeutic approah has developed from recent reasearch in neuroscience.
EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES: Clinically shown to improve children's attention-span, behaviour and sense of self worth. Techniques include: Art Therapy and symbol work.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers