Eliza Munro​

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of post-graduate experience in therapeutic practice and in acute Mental Health, including the emergency setting and long-term mental health rehabilitation. I hold a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work (University of Sydney) and postgraduate qualifications (Masters in Social Work Counselling, University of NSW).

I have a deep commitment to working collaboratively with people to develop new insights and positive changes in their lives, and my recovery-focused approach draws from a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities. I am particularly interested in ‘third-wave’ psychotherapies such as Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My practice is trauma-informed, empowering and person-centered and I work holistically with the person, not just their symptoms or diagnosis.

I am skilled in assessing and treating people who experience the following issues: 

• Depression and feelings of dysthymia
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Mood disorders and psychosis
• Suicidality
• Drug and alcohol issues
• Trauma
• Relationship problems
• Family conflict
• Anger and aggression
• Low levels of confidence, assertiveness and self-esteem
• Grief and loss
• Situational stress and adjustment issues
• Periods of life transition and crisis

I am also very passionate about clinical supervision and am available to provide this to social workers, counsellors, allied health and NGO workers. I believe this is fundamental in supporting the professional development of self.

My therapeutic approach is flexible, and I treat my clients with unconditional positive regard in developing a trusted and safe therapeutic alliance that values people’s strengths, uncovers their resilience, generates new perspectives and possibilities and connects people to what is meaningful in their lives. I believe that profound personal growth can develop through intense life experiences and challenges, and that magic can be found through the mess.

I am also a Yoga Teacher with a special interest in mindfulness. I have seen first-hand how this practice can regulate arousal, reduce anxiety and generate new thinking patterns. I draw on my own daily meditation practice to assist my clients to build self-awareness, explore the connection between their body and mind, embrace self-acceptance and develop a deeper, more satisfying quality of life. As Carl Rogers once said, “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

I have also completed additional training in the following: 

• Trauma Informed Care (Education Centre Against Violence)
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Dr Marsha Linehan)
• Bowen Therapy and Family of Origin Coaching (Family Systems Institute)
• Narrative Therapy (The Dulwich Centre)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Dr Russ Harris)
• Interpersonal Therapy (Dr Scott Stuart)