Derrel Drinnan
AASW social worker offering strengths-based, person-centred support
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About
Derrel Drinnan is an AASW-registered social worker with more than two decades of professional experience walking alongside people through significant life transitions. She combines formal training and years of lived experience, approaching each person with respect for their strengths and an emphasis on practical, person-centred support. Derrel also subscribes to a Christian worldview, which informs her perspective and may be a point of connection for some individuals.
Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, midlife questions, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and concerns related to money and life purpose. Women seeking support around self-love and related topics are also listed among her focus areas.
Derrel draws on a strengths-based and person-centred foundation while using tools from motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, trauma-informed practice, and emotional regulation strategies. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she invites people to reach out to determine whether her style is the right fit for their journey.
Her clinical interests include stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem and coping with life changes. She also works with issues such as abandonment, codependency, guilt and shame, midlife questions, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and concerns related to money and life purpose. Women seeking support around self-love and related topics are also listed among her focus areas.
Derrel draws on a strengths-based and person-centred foundation while using tools from motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, trauma-informed practice, and emotional regulation strategies. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored, and she invites people to reach out to determine whether her style is the right fit for their journey.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Codependency, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Online and phone therapy options
Derrel offers remote sessions that can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow conversations to proceed in ways that suit different schedules and communication preferences, with the same person-centred orientation she uses in face-to-face work.
Her approach often blends person-centred care with motivational interviewing and trauma-informed practice. Person-centred work focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. Motivational interviewing provides a collaborative method for exploring readiness to change and building internal motivation. Trauma-informed practice pays attention to safety and pacing and helps shape responses to distress and overwhelming experiences.
People who prefer a collaborative, strengths-based process may find this mix of approaches a good fit. Derrel works with clients to set goals together and to choose the communication format that best supports ongoing engagement, whether that is live video, a phone conversation, chat-based exchanges, or messaging.
How much clinical experience does Derrel have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a social worker.
What are Derrel's professional credentials?
Derrel is registered with and holds the AASW credential.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Derrel based?
Her practice is based in Australia.
What communication methods are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Can she see clients outside her country?
This profile indicates she is not accepting international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
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