Sara 
Social Worker and Counsellor 

​Welcome. I created Bloom and Grow Therapy as a sole trader to build hope, and foster compassion, connection, and community. Professionally, I take a holistic, person-centred, recovery oriented, and trauma informed approach to each person I work alongside. ​I value a person centred approach, which involves empathy, warmth, authenticity, presence, openness, and deep listening. 
​I have experience working with individuals at various stages of the the lifespan, from adolescents onwards. This has involved working alongside and supporting individuals impacted by significant mental health challenges, alcohol and drug concerns,  disability, a decline in overall health and/or wellbeing + functioning and abilities, due to illness, disease, or aging. 
and supporting their personal recovery, illness and disease, 

Self-expression can take immense strength and I strive to create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. 
My practice is person centred and holistic. 
Working from a person centred, humanistic, and holistic approach, I focus on the person, rather than a diagnosis or diagnoses. An enriching and meaningful life looks different for each person
​I draw from a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy , Mindfulness (including MBSR),  Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and psychoeducation. 
nature and art based approaches as well as 

Working with people and having them  with people is always a privilege I do not take lightly. 
Areas of interest: 
- Self-compassion and mindfulness 
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Loss and grief
- Self-esteem and and self-empowerment 
- Disordered eating, restriction/binge patterns
- Body image, self-confidence, body dysmorphia
- Life stage transitions and adjustments 
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Qualifications 
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Master of Social Work Studies
- Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Therapy (Art Therapy),  (currently completing) 
- Diploma of Sustainable Living (currently completing)
- Master of Counselling (currently completing) 

​Professional Memberships 
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
​- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Therapeutic Horticulture Australia (THA)