Sarah Traynor - Social work and therapeutic services

19/03/2024

Happy World Social Work Day 🎉

20/03/2023

Happy World Social Work Day

19/03/2023

Bookings available at Parramatta Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Call 0493 512 759

07/12/2022

I am motivated to support a strong and connected social work community. I love supporting social workers to grow and professionally develop.

I am available for consultation, debrief, group reflective practice, and supervision for allied health professionals.

Please reach out to discuss your interests and needs, and we can explore options of support.

27/11/2022

Sometimes it's really hard to develop your personalised goals on your own. You know where you want to go but you would like a coach to assist you with the supportive and motivational environment to create the plan. I provide personal coaching to young people and adults.

Coaching can be particularly helpful with vocational planning and career development.

21/11/2022

Being driven to learn new skills and develop yourself can boost confidence and create greater autonomy. We can work together to explore skills training to meet your needs and improve your circumstances. Some examples are problem solving, communication, anger management, social skills, parenting skills and stress management.

Speak with me to explore the options that best suit your needs.

14/11/2022

We all live with stress in our lives and this can impact our physical and mental health. Managing stress can be very challenging and relaxation strategies can greatly assist by soothing the mind and body.

I work with individuals of any age to find relaxation strategies that work for them and their circumstances. Mindfulness techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, guided imagery and creative interests are some examples.

10/11/2022

I love to listen and I love to talk. Talk therapy allows us to use structure to share, explore, workshop and plan for change.

I use psycho-education, Solution-Focused therapy and motivational interviewing to connect and build your skills. I also use CBT, ACT and Interpersonal therapy to work towards behavioural, cognitive and relationship interventions, with user friendly tools and creative activities. These assist with comfort and understanding in therapy.

08/11/2022

I enjoy a creative space for growth and development. I use a range of expressive therapy techniques to create healing through self-expression and creative exploration. This allows us to use strategies to understand your emotions, thoughts, and memories.

Expressive therapies can help you learn more about yourself and share what you are feeling in a comforting way.

06/11/2022

My Professional Profile
I am an accredited social worker with 23 years of experience working across Sydney. I have experience working for NGOs and Government agencies in counselling, community development, case management, disaster recovery, group work and training delivery.
I enjoy engaging with diverse individuals and families at varied stages of life, providing therapeutic intervention, and working towards positive change. I am available to provide a variety of support services to assist individuals with reaching their goals. I enjoy using both talk therapy and creative therapy techniques and a strengths based approach to create a safe space for sharing and development.
I have worked with both complex and extremely vulnerable clients, and their carers or family members to address personal and systemic challenges. I have coached and supported many young people to address personal and vocational goals. I have also supervised social work students and managed teams, to support professional development, reflective practice and personal goals.
Please make contact via phone or email to discuss the support you may like to access.

02/11/2022

Who is Sarah Traynor? - Personal Profile

I was raised in a family that participated in our community. We were taught to care for each other and help when we saw a need. I was encouraged to explore my interests in helping people and communities by pursuing study in welfare and social work. This was nurtured further by my dad who also worked in the welfare field and encouraged strong links to professional learning and reflection.

I have continued on my path of social work development and practice for 27 years, incorporating creative and talk therapy into a safe space for development of insight, nurturing and healing.

I am also a parent of two young adults, and I am a carer. I understand what it is like to live with chronic illness, manage physical and mental health, navigate support systems and try to maximise quality of life.

In my private practice, I look forward to connecting with a range of diverse individuals and families, experiencing varied challenges, and trusting me to work together towards change.

01/11/2022

Hello,

I'm Sarah and I'm a social worker providing support to people who would like to talk to a professional and address their personal challenges. I work with young people and adults, and use a variety of skills to help make you feel as comfortable as possible to resolve issues and improve your quality of life.
When working with me, a safe space is created to build a relationship of strength, developing motivation and hope for change. I provide counselling and support to help with personal reflection, growth and problem solving.

I use expressive therapy, creative solutions, and traditional talk therapy. I provide psychological strategies and psycho-education to help develop your coping skills, and resilience. I assist individuals wishing to use these tools to address both personal and professional challenges.

I am also available for social work professional consultation, debriefing and supervision.

I am focused on the promotion of positive physical and mental wellbeing for all.

Please explore my website to get to know me and the support I can provide -

Hello, I'm Sarah and I'm a social worker providing support to people who would like to talk to a professional and address their personal challenges. I work with young people and adults, and use a variety of skills to help make you feel as comfortable as possible to resolve issues and improve your