Colleen McDonald, AASW

Colleen McDonald is an accredited social worker and experienced trauma therapist who brings more than a decade of practice in the mental health sector to her work. She supports individuals, couples, and families with a warm, empathic style and an emphasis on insight and practical change. Colleen holds the AASW credential, identifying her as an accredited social worker in Australia, and she has completed a Post Graduate qualification in Family and Relationship Therapy, which focuses on helping people navigate interpersonal patterns and relational challenges.

Alongside her clinical practice she provides supervision, mentoring, and tutoring, supported by certifications in Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision, Clinical Supervision in Practice, and Advanced Supervision Skills. She is also pursuing mental health accreditation to deepen her professional standing and broaden the ways she can support clients. Colleen’s approach is grounded in authenticity and connection, with a clear respect for each person’s experience and resilience.

Her practice combines clinical training with practical support, aiming to create a therapeutic relationship that fosters understanding, safety, and meaningful progress. Colleen works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, build coping strategies, and strengthen relationships over the course of therapy.