SMH Consulting Services
0400 423 345
MAKE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH A PRIORITY
Our Services:
Employee Assistance
Programs
Natasha is an experienced EAP consultant, providing practical, confidential support to workforces, helping them to remain resilient, productive and engaged.
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Natasha provides a weekly onsite EAP service at Collinsville Open Cut Mine (Glencore).
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Face to face appointments are available onsite, phone and zoom appointments are also available on request.
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​Contact SMH Consulting to tailor an employee assistance service to suit your organisations specific requirements.
Mental Health First Aid
Workshops
As a qualified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Natasha offers workshops to equip individuals and organisations with the skills to recognise and respond to mental health issues and crises.
These workshops provide valuable tools for promoting mental health awareness and fostering supportive communities.
Contact SMH Consulting on 0400 423 345 to arrange mental health training for your organisation - 'one conversation could save a life'.
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Individual Counselling
18+
​SMH Consulting delivers compassionate, confidential mental health support to individuals over 18.
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Referrals are not required however Medicare rebates are available for individuals who have been referred with a Mental Health Care Plan by a General Practitioner.
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​Face to face appointments are available at the Bowen Community Centre,
phone and zoom appointments are also available on request.
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For all appointments please phone SMH Consulting on 0400 423 345.
Meet Natasha Leaver
Natasha is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 13 years experience working with children, adolescents, individuals and families. Natasha has worked across numerous settings including non-government, private practice, public health and education.
Originally from Lucinda, North Queensland, Natasha has lived in the Whitsunday region for the past 17 years where she has developed a passion for supporting individuals and families living in rural settings.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Social Work (James Cook University)
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Post Graduate in Mental Health Practices (Griffith University)
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Masters of Business Administration (Currently Studying- James Cook University)
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Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (Australian Association of Social Workers)
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Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Mental Health First Aid Australia)
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Memberships
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Australian Association of Social Workers (452105)
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Mental Health First Aid Australia
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What is a Mental Health Social Worker?
Accredited Mental Health Social Workers are recognised providers with Medicare Australia and other programs, delivering clinical social work services in mental health settings and utilising a range of evidence-based strategies.
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AMHSWs are highly trained and educated professionals, meeting some of the highest standards of professional regulation in Australia. Accredited Mental Health Social Workers have a breadth of experience in assessing, treating and working effectively with people experiencing:
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Depression & Mood Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Personality Disorders
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Relationship Issues
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Life Crisis
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Adjustment Disorders
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Trauma
https://www.aasw.asn.au/professional/aasw-credentials/mental-health/
The Bowen Cancer & Ostomy Support Group
This wonderful group meets on the first Monday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Bowen PCYC.
This group offers practical and emotional support to anyone who has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis or anyone who has a stoma (Ileostomy, Urostomy or Colostomy).
Carers are welcome to attend - carers need care too x
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Natasha is honoured to have been the facilitator of this group for the past 13 years.
