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Dee Goodman

Social Worker

  • In-Person
  • 1 week wait time
  • Box Hill South

About me

I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 25 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, children and families through life’s challenges. My passion is helping people feel understood, reconnect with their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I specialise in trauma, attachment, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and family conflict. I believe our emotions and behaviours often make sense when viewed through the lens of our life experiences, and together we explore these patterns with curiosity, compassion and practical strategies for change.

My approach is warm, collaborative and evidence-based, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and somatic, polyvagal-informed interventions. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, couple or family sitting in front of me.

I have a particular passion for helping couples break free from painful cycles of conflict, rebuild trust after relationship injuries, and strengthen emotional connection. I also enjoy working with adults who are ready to heal the impact of childhood trauma, improve self-worth, and develop healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Clients often describe me as genuine, approachable and easy to talk to. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes, so I strive to create a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, navigating a relationship challenge, processing trauma, or seeking personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, evidence-based care and hope. Together, we can work towards greater resilience, deeper connection and a more fulfilling life.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Social Work 2006
  • Master of Clinical Family Therapy 2017

Therapeutic approaches

Family TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Somatic TherapyCouples TherapyPsychoanalytic Therapy

Issues I work with

AnxietyComplex PTSDRelationshipsAddictionsFamily TherapyStress-Management skills
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Behaviour ProblemsCustody issuesLife transitionPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Self-Esteem

Who I work with

Children (5-10)Adolescents (10-12)Young AdultsAdultsFamiliesCouples

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