Nicole Faulkner, AASW

Nicole Faulkner is an accredited mental health social worker in Australia with 12 years of professional experience across both government and non-government sectors. She holds the AASW credential, identifying her as an accredited member of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Over more than a decade she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low motivation, self esteem challenges, and depression, bringing a practical, evidence-informed approach to each case.

Nicole emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed safely. She works collaboratively with people to build confidence, develop coping strategies, and address the underlying issues that affect day-to-day functioning. Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Nicole acknowledges and respects that decision while guiding clients toward meaningful change and improved wellbeing.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Nicole draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on developing practical skills to manage stress and anxiety. These approaches help clients learn strategies for reducing worry, improving daily functioning, and coping with challenging emotions.

She also uses trauma-informed methods to support people who have experienced trauma, abuse, or significant loss. This work centers on pacing, safety, and processing difficult memories in ways that respect each person’s readiness, and it can help with grief, self esteem, and chronic emotional distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nicole works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and she adjusts techniques as needs evolve. Clients benefit from the flexibility of online therapy options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - which make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and access care from familiar environments.