Tara Bruin
Accredited social worker supporting stress, grief, and family needs
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About
Tara Bruin is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) practising in Australia. She holds three years of counselling experience and brings a substantial background in education, having worked as a school teacher for 16 years and maintaining teacher registration in Queensland. Her professional training and classroom experience inform a practical, person-centered approach to supporting people through life transitions and relationship challenges.
Tara works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family conflict, separation, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus noted in her practice include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, isolation, and issues related to money and multicultural concerns.
She uses therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor treatment plans to each person. Drawing on lived experience of mental illness, trauma and grief, Tara aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward clearer priorities and more manageable day to day living.
Tara works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, family conflict, separation, grief and loss, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of focus noted in her practice include attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, isolation, and issues related to money and multicultural concerns.
She uses therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor treatment plans to each person. Drawing on lived experience of mental illness, trauma and grief, Tara aims to support and empower people as they take steps toward clearer priorities and more manageable day to day living.
- Location:
- Australia, Australia
- Years Experience:
- 3
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: AASW
- NPI Number:
- License: AASW
Remote sessions and therapeutic focus
Online work with Tara draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is presented in accessible terms to help people clarify what matters to them and notice how thoughts and feelings influence action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to explore patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or anxiety. Attachment-Based approaches examine relational patterns and early bonds that shape current relationships and parenting dynamics.
Tara frames collaboration around each person’s specific concerns, adapting techniques from these approaches to address issues such as family conflict, grief, parenting challenges, trauma, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to building practical strategies alongside exploration of underlying relational themes.
Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are used for intake, ongoing therapy, and shorter check-ins depending on the individual’s needs and preferences.
What is Tara’s professional experience?
She has three years of counselling experience and spent 16 years working as a school teacher. She also maintains teacher registration in Queensland.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
Tara is an Accredited Social Worker with the AASW; her license details are listed as AASW.
Which languages does she work in?
English is the language documented for her practice.
Where is Tara located?
She is based in Australia.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile specifies that she is not accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her practice.