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Charmaine Guthrie
At Evolving Minds Counselling

Charmaine and Sebastian

Charmaine is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and an Animal-Assisted Therapist with over two decades of experience. She brings a profound depth of knowledge and compassion to Evolving Minds, where her dedication lies in supporting adolescents, adults, and the elderly. Alongside her therapy dog, Sebastian, Charmaine creates a warm and healing environment.

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Charmaine’s professional journey includes a strong background in education, where she has supported adolescents and their families in navigating school-related challenges, including school refusal and study stress. Her experience in this field provides invaluable support to young people during critical developmental stages.

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In addition to her work with adolescents, Charmaine finds great fulfilment in supporting seniors and their caregivers. Her commitment to enhancing the well-being of both the young and the elderly reflects her dedication to working with people at every stage of life.

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Charmaine’s warm and empathetic approach helps create a relaxed, non-judgemental space where clients can feel truly supported. Her special interests, highlighted below, reflect her genuine passion and commitment to understanding and addressing the unique needs of each person she works with.

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Charmaine’s therapeutic framework is grounded in evidence-based approachesDrawing these approaches, Charmaine adapts her methods to meet the unique needs and goals of those she works with. Her approach emphasises flexibility and compassion. For more details on the therapeutic approaches we offer, visit our Treatments page.

 

To book an appointment with Charmaine, call the Evolving Minds team on 02 8519 4197. You can also send an email to info@evolvingminds.com.au or click on the button below.

Qualifications

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

  • Bachelor of Social Work

  • Post Graduate Certificate in Social Administration

  • Bachelor of Arts (Welfare Studies)

  • Animal Assistance Therapy

Memberships and Professional Registration

  • Australian Association of Social Work

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