Andres Leal (Social Worker)

Clinician

Andres is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over a decade of intensive clinical experience dedicated to supporting trauma survivors, veterans, families, and individuals across international and local settings. His passion for treating trauma led him to complete a Certificate in Trauma & Recovery from Harvard University, making him a uniquely grounded and knowledgeable clinician. 

He expertly guides clients through complex presentations, including Trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, and Couples Counselling. He offers trauma-informed, client-centred support, focusing on integrated, goal-based care that is always tailored to your unique needs. He also brings valuable lived experience working with cancer survivors and people on the Autism spectrum. Drawing on his migrant background, he excels at providing culturally sensitive care and works comfortably and competently with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) populations.

Special Interests:

  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Grief + Loss
  • Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Domestic violence
  • Couples therapy
  • Stress Management
  • Cancer + Autism (lived experience)
  • Life transitions

Fees

  • Individual $200 per 1 hour session
  • Medicare rebate with mental health care plan $87.25 (Out of pocket $112.75)
  • $250.00 Couple (no Medicare Rebate available) 

Working days

  • Saturdays