Nicole Faulkner, AASW

Nicole Faulkner is an AASW social worker with 12 years of professional experience in Australia. She has worked across government and non-government settings and supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and low mood. Nicole aims to make the first steps into therapy easier by offering a calm, respectful space to talk.

Nicole focuses on practical conversation and steady listening. She helps people name what feels hard and makes small, realistic plans to manage day-to-day pressure. Sessions are straightforward and paced to each person’s needs, whether the concern is low self-esteem, motivation or confidence.

Her broader work covers relationship concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, and life transitions including divorce and midlife reassessment. Nicole also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and those coping with guilt, shame or isolation.

Nicole’s background includes service in both government and non-government organisations, which informs a practical approach to problem solving. She aims to combine clear, down-to-earth talk with attentive listening so people feel heard and understood.

People considering therapy can expect gentleness and realism in sessions. Nicole works collaboratively to set goals and check progress. If you are unsure whether this approach fits you, she encourages an initial conversation to see how she can help.

How Nicole’s approaches translate to online therapy

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Nicole’s work. One common approach is focused, supportive conversation that helps people process trauma and emotional pain by naming feelings and unpacking difficult memories. This approach suits people needing steady emotional support and clearer understanding of their experience.

Another key approach is practical problem-solving and goal-setting. Sessions concentrate on small, achievable steps for coping with anxiety, low mood or caregiving stress, and on building everyday routines that reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. Nicole works with each person to identify which methods match their needs, goals and preferences, and she reviews progress together so plans can be adjusted as required.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful when energy or mobility is limited, or when a conversation needs to be scheduled around caregiving duties.