MEET YOUR THERAPIST
One of the ways we offer counselling support at U Matter is through a social work lens. As a Social Worker, specialising in Mental Health and Autism we create a safe space for you to reflect on, express and process your inner and outer worlds, through holistic support, counselling, clinical knowledge and skills.
Social workers are bound by three (3) core principles:
1. Respect for person: We hold that every human being has a unique and inherent equal worth and that each person has a right to wellbeing, self-fulfilment and self-determination, consistent with the rights and culture of others, and a sustainable environment. The social work profession.
2. Social Justice: Social justice is a core principle that its members are obliged to promote and uphold for society in general and for the people with whom they work.
3. Professional Integrity: We are guided by principles of honesty, trustworthiness and good character in all aspects of professional conduct.
As a Social Work Private Practice we focus on mental health and wellbeing of clients. We assist you to understand your unique situation and provide you with techniques and strategies. We are all different, we learn and respond to different approaches, so it's important we work collaboratively together to identify what works for you.
U Matter is run by Principal Social Worker Colleen Coomber (currently working towards her accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker. She brings 16 years of experience and has worked in the community service sector; government and non-government education sector; not-for-profit and disability sectors.
Colleen is a qualified social worker and holds a Masters of Social Work Studies from UQ. Prior to this Colleen had completed a Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family). She has experience in working in not-for-profit organisations working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children, youth and families, as well as adults with disabilities and has knowledge regarding the NDIS. Colleen has worked with individuals who have experienced mental health difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, boundary problems, communication delays, behavioural difficulties, as well as those who need support with parenting skills.
Colleen has lived experienced with Mental Health and Autism and a special interest in helping others with mental health and autism, drawing from a person-centred framework that moves away from diagnosis, and uses a strengths based approach that focuses on the client's strengths rather than their deficits. During therapy, Colleen seeks to understand the whole person, and how your world impacts on your life.
Social workers are bound by three (3) core principles:
1. Respect for person: We hold that every human being has a unique and inherent equal worth and that each person has a right to wellbeing, self-fulfilment and self-determination, consistent with the rights and culture of others, and a sustainable environment. The social work profession.
2. Social Justice: Social justice is a core principle that its members are obliged to promote and uphold for society in general and for the people with whom they work.
3. Professional Integrity: We are guided by principles of honesty, trustworthiness and good character in all aspects of professional conduct.
As a Social Work Private Practice we focus on mental health and wellbeing of clients. We assist you to understand your unique situation and provide you with techniques and strategies. We are all different, we learn and respond to different approaches, so it's important we work collaboratively together to identify what works for you.
U Matter is run by Principal Social Worker Colleen Coomber (currently working towards her accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker. She brings 16 years of experience and has worked in the community service sector; government and non-government education sector; not-for-profit and disability sectors.
Colleen is a qualified social worker and holds a Masters of Social Work Studies from UQ. Prior to this Colleen had completed a Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family). She has experience in working in not-for-profit organisations working with vulnerable and disadvantaged children, youth and families, as well as adults with disabilities and has knowledge regarding the NDIS. Colleen has worked with individuals who have experienced mental health difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, boundary problems, communication delays, behavioural difficulties, as well as those who need support with parenting skills.
Colleen has lived experienced with Mental Health and Autism and a special interest in helping others with mental health and autism, drawing from a person-centred framework that moves away from diagnosis, and uses a strengths based approach that focuses on the client's strengths rather than their deficits. During therapy, Colleen seeks to understand the whole person, and how your world impacts on your life.
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