PLEASE NOTE: Ocean Blue Social Work has moved to 40 Howard Street, Nambour QLD 4560.
Hello, and welcome! My name is Tara Macdonald. I have lived on the Sunshine Coast for the past 17 years and find the beach is a place where I feel most connected. The name Ocean Blue Social Work speaks fondly to my values related to nature, growth, harmony and compassion.
As a social worker, my professional practice is focused on providing high-quality therapeutic care to individuals facing a range of challenges, including mental health concerns, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss.
Tara's approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices and tailored to the individual needs of each person. She believes that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and is committed to supporting clients as they navigate life's challenges.
Tara's experience stems from many years of working in the community mental health sector alongside her own lived experience which has built her framework of practice. Tara believes the forefront to effective counselling is connection, trust and transparency.
Tara is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who completed my Master's degree in Social Work in 2018 and have a Bachelor of Social Science (Major Counselling) from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She has experience working with individuals aged 18 years and above and is trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, trauma-informed care, grief and bereavement therapy, motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices.
In addition to her work with clients, Tara is committed to advancing the field of social work by staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field, and is committed to ongoing professional development.
Ocean Blue Social Work respects and honours Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present, and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions, and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on this land and commit to building a brighter future together.
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