Tara Bruin, AASW
Accredited social worker supporting families and individuals
- Stress and anxiety support
- Family and parenting guidance
- Trauma and grief care
About Tara Bruin
Before moving into counselling, Tara spent 16 years working as a school teacher and continues to maintain her teacher registration in QLD, bringing experience working with children and families into her therapeutic work. She values collaboration and aims to empower clients by helping them build coping skills, strengthen communication, and navigate transitions such as separation, divorce, or caregiving responsibilities. With lived experience of mental illness, trauma, and grief, Tara combines professional training and personal insight to support people toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
Clients can expect individualized care that addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term goals. Tara is committed to creating a respectful therapeutic relationship that adapts to each client’s circumstances and supports progress at a pace that feels right for them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tara Bruin have?
Tara Bruin has 3 years of experience.
Is Tara Bruin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds accreditation as an Accredited Social Worker (AASW).
In which languages does Tara Bruin provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Tara Bruin located?
Tara is located in Australia.
How can I work with Tara Bruin as my therapist?
You can work with Tara Bruin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tara Bruin work with international clients?
Tara Bruin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tara Bruin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and issues where avoidance limits life choices. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of relating - it helps with attachment issues, relationship difficulties, caregiving stress, and healing from relational trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead, supporting self-exploration, self-compassion, and personal growth across a wide range of concerns.
Tara works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches or combination of methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Finding the right therapeutic style is part of the process, and she will adapt strategies over time based on what is helpful for the client.
Online therapy with Tara is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions around work, family, and other commitments. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or other convenient locations, supporting continuity of care and steady progress even when in-person visits are not possible.