Our Team

Dr Judith Oliver

BSocWk (Hons)
MSocWk Qld
DSocSc QUT

Judith is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers and holds the position of Queensland President.  She holds a current Certification as a Mental Health Worker and is also a Board member of the Australian Drug Foundation of Queensland.

Judith has kept up to date with current theories and trends by continuing to study, completing a Master of Social Work in 2000 and a Doctor of Social Science in 2007. She has published recent journal articles in human services, social work and law journals.

As well as counselling, Judith lectures in human services and social work with Queensland University of Technology and values her time with up and coming professionals of the future. Judith is also currently assisting with the implementation of the new Masters of Social Work Degree at Queensland University.

Judith has a gentle, calm and respectful approach to counselling and highly values her clients’ ability to bring about change in their lives.

Judith provides counselling for a wide range of complex issues including:

  • Relationship problems/ marital therapy
  • Parenting Issues
  • Parent/Adolescent Conflict
  • Anxiety related issues
  • Personal issues: self esteem, developing confidence and assertiveness
  • Interpersonal problems
  • Fertility and IVF issues
  • Suicide Prevention

Judith utilises the following counselling methods:

  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy incorporating Mindfulness
  • Person Centred Approach
  • Problem Solving and Solution Focussed Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy