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Judith McGill

AASW

Judith McGill , AASW

Therapist in Australia

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About Judith

Judith McGill is an accredited social worker and therapist based in Australia with nine years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She has developed expertise in helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance misuse and addictions, and she has a particular clinical interest in working with people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. She is also committed to providing affirmative care for LGBTIQA+ communities and attends to concerns related to relationships, family dynamics, grief, trauma and other life transitions.

Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy - commonly known as DBT - Judith blends evidence-informed skills training with a collaborative, strengths-based stance. She views each person as the expert on their own life and works alongside clients to identify values, build practical coping strategies and strengthen resilience. Judith holds the AASW credential, which signifies accreditation as a social worker in Australia, and she offers therapy in English to people located in Australia. Her practice emphasizes empathy, practical tools and a steady partnership aimed at supporting meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Judith uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help people develop skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance and healthier interpersonal patterns - an approach that can be especially helpful for those navigating intense emotions and diagnoses such as Borderline Personality Disorder. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress. In addition, Judith integrates client-centered principles that prioritize the person’s own goals and lived knowledge, creating a respectful, strengths-based therapeutic relationship.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Judith works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, preferences and goals, and she adjusts her approach over time to reflect what is most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to tailor care to the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from wherever the client is located within Australia. Judith uses these modalities to provide consistent, practical care while working collaboratively with clients to meet their therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Judith McGill have?

Judith McGill has nine years of professional experience in social work and therapeutic practice.

Is Judith McGill a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the AASW credential, indicating accreditation as a social worker in Australia.

In which languages does Judith McGill provide therapy?

Judith provides therapy in English.

Where is Judith McGill located?

Judith is located in Australia.

How can I work with Judith McGill as my therapist?

You can work with Judith McGill through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Judith McGill work with international clients?

Judith McGill does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Judith McGill 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

See below

Languages

English

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