Tori Pearce

Tori Pearce

“I am here to provide a space where you feel safe, supported and empowered to create meaningful change in your life. Grounded in kindness and compassion, I invite you to be yourself and show up exactly as you are. “

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years experience working with adolescents and adults with mental health concerns in youth, disability, education and palliative care settings.  My calm and compassionate approach can support people experiencing challenges associated with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Self-esteem
  • Relationships
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Chronic/terminal illness
  • Pain management
  • Disability
  • Life transitions
  • Spirituality

I am here to support you to enhance your relationship with yourself, increase your ability to manage difficult thoughts and emotions and develop your capacity for self-compassion. As a social worker I acknowledge the significance of family and social networks and can support you to improve and grow your relationships with the people around you. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported and empowered to make meaningful change in your life.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master of Social Work (Monash University)
  • Graduate Diploma Disability Studies (RMIT)
  • Level 1 Yoga Teacher Teaching
  • Bachelor of Music Performance (Victorian College of the Arts)

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness Interventions
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

  • Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW)