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Empowering you to live a balanced and meaningful life

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About

Courtney Pedwell (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Hervey Bay (Butchella Country). With a warm and welcoming approach, Courtney works with adults, children, families, and couples to help them discover happiness, navigate life’s challenges, and reach their full potential.

Her practice is grounded in a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and is centred around a holistic framework, ensuring that each session is personalized and supportive. Courtney’s diverse background in Mental Health, AOD, Domestic and Family Violence, Child Services, and Youth and Family Practice allows her to bring a rich depth of understanding to her work. She is currently pursuing her Mental Health Accreditation in order to offer Medicare rebates to clients in the future.

Courtney is genuinely passionate about supporting others on their journey of growth, healing, and empowerment. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you and help you to create lasting, positive change in your life.

Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work with Distinction

  • Bachelor of Human Services with Distinction

  • EMDR and Somatic Therapy

  • Trauma Informed Motivational Interviewing

  • Domestic and Family Violence Practice Framework

  • Emotional Freedom Technique - Level 1

  • Circle of Security

  • AASW Social Work Accreditation

Courtney Pedwell

What to expect?

In her private practice, Courtney creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can express themselves freely and openly. She believes that each person is the expert of their own life, and her role is to guide, support, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Together, you will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences, building self-awareness and fostering positive transformation.

Courtney uses a collaborative approach, tailoring sessions to meet your needs. She draws from her own lived experiences and integrates a variety of therapeutic techniques to provide holistic care, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR Therapy)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Somatic and Mindfulness Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Emotional Freeom Technique (EFT)

  • Narrative Practices

  • Art Therapy