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In-School Mental Health & Psychological Support Primary School Students Simon Humphries Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) Private Practitioner About the Service I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience working with children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing concerns. For the past five years, I have worked as an external private practitioner contracted to Mount Barker Primary School, providing in-school mental health support under Medicare Mental Health Care Plans. Delivering therapy within the school environment supports early intervention, accessibility, and continuity of care for students and families. Who I Support • Anxiety and emotional distress • Emotional and behavioural regulation difficulties • Trauma and stress responses • Neurodiversity (including ADHD and autism) • Eating disorders and disordered eating • Family separation, grief, and adjustment challenges Therapeutic Approaches • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming practice • Individual and small group interventions Funding & Fees • Bulk-billed services via Medicare (Mental Health Care Plans) • NDIS services for self-managed and plan-managed participants • Fees are negotiable for families without a Mental Health Care Plan or experiencing financial hardship / low income • Referrals accepted via parents/caregivers, GPs, or schools in collaboration with families Clinical Social Work Services Australia | ABN: 97 911 771 280 |