Social Workers can offer counselling around crises or reactions to illness or treatment. They may also help coordinate community services to help you upon discharge. Social Workers are available to assist if you are experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship problems or need help with accommodation and income issues. If within the hospital, you can ask the ward staff to contact a Social Worker or the public may phone directly to the Social Work Department during business hours on the number provided.  This service is available afterhours until 9.30pm at night via the Canberra Hospital Switchboard on 6244 2222.

Canberra Hospital - Social Work Department

Lisa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, providing counselling for adults and young people, individuals and couples in: 
•	management of anxiety and depression;
•	relationships and well-being; 
•	sex therapy and sexual well-being; 
•	recovery from abuse and trauma; 
•	management of sexually problematic behaviours; and 
•	grief and loss. 

Lisa works within a person-centred strengths-based, LGBTI friendly framework.

Lisa Grant - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

• Adjustment to a health condition following
        diagnosis and treatment
• Managing anxiety and depression
                         living with uncertainty
• Relationship issues
• Body image and intimacy
• Sexual therapy and wellbeing
• Sleep difficulties
• Returning to work
• Carer/ parental distress
• Social isolation
• Grief, loss and bereavement

Andreea Ardeleanu

I have worked with women and families since the 1980's.  I have provided assessment and therapeutic role with children and their families/carers who have experienced violence, abuse, neglect and trauma.

Concessions and Medicare rebate available.  Appointments can be made by phoning mobile 0401 351 422.

Children's Counselling ACT

Peer support groups promoting social networks through regular group sessions.

The Royal Society for the Blind - ACT

Canberra Health Services provides a community health based social work counselling and support service. Please see our website for more information. 

Services include: ACT Health offer social work and support for clients who may be adjusting to recent medical diagnosis, discharge from hospital, living with chronic health conditions, or grieving the loss of a spouse or family member due to a medical condition. Multi-disciplinary wellness group work services are also offered throughout the year. Services are delivered from community health centres.

Community Care Social Work

Canberra Health Services provides community health based social work counselling and support service. This is an appointment-based social work service, rather than a crisis service. Please see our website for more information.

Community Care Social Work - Belconnen

Providing Carer Gateways services and free advice to all ACT and Southern NSW carers.  Fees may apply for some services depending on individual carer circumstances

Carers ACT

Private practice. Bulk billing available to pension card holders

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