Counsellor profile
Megan Toy, AASW
Based in Australia · 3 years of experience
Counsellor for stress, anxiety and relationship concerns
Continue with MeganAt a glance
- Registration
- AASW, Australia (491653)
- Qualifications
- AASW
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- Australia
Details come from information Megan supplied to BetterHelp.
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Megan
AASW social worker with 3 years of professional experience. Megan Toy works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem and depression, and supports people facing trauma, grief, ADHD and addiction concerns. She also addresses parenting strain, career issues, compassion fatigue and a wide range of family-related problems.
Megan describes her practice as relaxed. She uses mindfulness and boundary work and draws on clients' existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps - talking through unhelpful patterns, building small skills and trying new ways of coping.
Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centred methods. She also uses motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based techniques to help people clarify values and make changes that matter to them.
Megan has experience working with people living with chronic physical and mental health conditions, neurodiversity, cognitive challenges and adjustment difficulties. She has previously supported veterans and people affected by serious illness, and has worked alongside caregivers under stress.
People commonly bring issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, communication breakdowns, infidelity, domestic violence, hoarding, guilt and shame. Megan aims to help people manage impulses, reduce unhelpful coping strategies and regain clearer direction in daily life.
Therapeutic approaches available in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and focus on actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression and stress where shifting behaviour matters more than changing every thought. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve coping. Client-Centred Therapy places attention on the person’s own perspective, listening and working from what they bring. This approach supports people to make choices and build on their strengths over time. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Megan will collaborate with the person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences, and she may combine approaches as required. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online counselling can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed and reduce travel time. Discuss practical arrangements and any preferences for session length or frequency when you schedule the first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem and depression, plus trauma, grief, ADHD and addictions.
How would you describe her counselling style?
Megan describes her style as relaxed and practical, using mindfulness, boundary work and clients' existing strengths to make changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as an AASW social worker.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as AASW and practises in Australia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin counselling with her?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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