Megan Toy, AASW

Megan Toy is an AASW-credentialed social worker practicing in Australia with three years of professional experience. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of life transitions. As an AASW social worker Megan is recognized by the Australian Association of Social Workers, reflecting her professional training and commitment to ethical social work practice.

Megan has worked alongside people living with mental and physical disabilities and has experience assisting Veterans as they work to overcome adversity. Her clinical background includes supporting individuals and families affected by personality and adjustment disorders, neurodiversity, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic illness, cognitive difficulties, psychosis, and other complex health challenges. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, infidelity, and hoarding.

Her approach is relaxed and collaborative, grounded in mindfulness, boundary-setting, and practical resource use. Megan views each person as the expert of their own story and draws on clients strengths to build hope, purpose, and practical strategies for change. She aims to create a supportive space where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is met with respect and encouragement.

Megan offers therapy in English and works with people across a range of ages and circumstances, helping them find workable tools to cope, grow, and move forward.

Approaches That Support Change Online

Megan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online sessions in ways that are practical and person-focused. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals - it often supports work with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their experiences at their own pace and build self-directed confidence. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity, increase present-moment awareness, and improve coping with stress and chronic emotional pain.

Megan approaches treatment as a collaborative process - she listens to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences and helps determine which combination of methods fits best. Finding the right approach is part of the work together and can be adjusted over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy with Megan is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around work, family, and mobility needs. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and schedules while keeping the focus on practical strategies and personal growth.