walking alongside You to Recovery
At HS Social Work and Therapeutic Services, we are dedicated to providing compassionate support and transformative therapy, helping you navigate life's challenges.
Our Commitment to trauma informed practice
Who is Heath and HS social work and therapeutic services:
HS Social Work and Therapeutic Services is a dedicated private practice specialising in counseling, therapy, wellness, and recovery. We focus on a diverse clientele and emphasise the personal and professional growth of those we serve through impactful therapeutic services.
Heath Salmon accredited social worker
Heath Salmon Dip Mental health | Clinical Certified Trauma Professional (Cert. No. 726042) BSocSc (Psychology) | MSocWrk (Qual.) Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW No. 513032)
Heath brings over six years of academic training and extensive clinical experience to his practice. He holds a Diploma in Mental Health, a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), and a Master of Social Work (Qualifying). From 2019–2024, Heath completed a counselling internship under the supervision of Principal Clinician Ian Hanslow and has since obtained certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional in the United States.
Heath has worked across casework, counselling, and child and family services, with particular experience in child protection. His practice is grounded in understanding each person within their broader family and social context, using a holistic and collaborative approach.
Heath is passionate about helping individuals reconnect with their strengths, values, and personal passions—believing these are central to recovery and wellbeing. He also has a special interest in supporting people who experience auditory hallucinations (“voice hearers”), using approaches that honour these experiences rather than pathologise them.
Heath integrates a range of therapeutic modalities within the Power–Threat–Meaning (PTM) Framework, strongly influenced by narrative therapy. This framework emphasises understanding life experiences through the lens of power, the threats they create, and the meaning individuals make—aligning with the question, “What has happened to you?” rather than “What is wrong with you?”
Therapeutic modalities include: Narrative Therapy • CBT • ACT • DBT • MBCT/MBSR • Open Dialogue • Voice Hearing Approaches • Somatic Therapies • Motivational Interviewing • Solution-Focused Therapy • Strengths-Based Practice • Recovery-Oriented Approaches • Safe & Together Model • Psychoeducation • Existential Therapy • Family Finding Models • Crisis Intervention/Prevention • Systems Theory • Empowerment Theory • Intersectionality-Informed Practice
Heath receives ongoing accredited supervision and is working toward mental health accreditation to offer Medicare, DVA, and private health rebates.
Fees: • Individuals: $120 • Students / Unemployed / Concession: $100 • Families: $200
Heath is now based in Queensland (QLD) and continues to offer telehealth services to clients across NSW and other states and territories. To request an appointment, please visit the Contact Us page or by emailing him at hssocialworkservices@gmail.com
Alternatively, Heath is an approved provider through the QLD Redress scheme (Counselling and psychological care services CPC) for counselling and if you have funding this can be utilised for sessions. Heath is also an approved tier 1 counsellor through Victim services NSW and can offer sessions through the counselling program, his number is A4126. Please note: Heath has re-located to Queensland (QLD) and is offering telehealth sessions ONLY. Please request an appointment via the 'Book now' page or send an email to hssocialworkservices@gmail.com.
Re-scheduling, cancellations, and missed appointment policy:
you will receive an email reminder two days before the appointment. Payment is due up to one day before the appointment and needs to be in by 8pm that night. If you give 24 hours notice of cancellation then no late fee will be charged and a refund can be given or another appointment can be made and have that payment go towards that.
If 24 hour notice is not given and or the appointment missed, then a full charge of $120 is kept and another appointment can be made with a new fee if you choose to do so. If you have any questions about this please let me know.
