Megan Toy , AASW

Megan Toy is an Australian social worker who brings three years of professional experience to her practice and holds AASW accreditation - membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers. She has worked alongside people living with mental and physical disabilities and has supported Veterans as they navigate adversity.

Megan has supported individuals facing stress, anxiety and panic disorders, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivational and self-esteem concerns, confidence struggles and depression. Her work has also included assisting people and families affected by personality and adjustment disorders, maladaptive coping strategies, neurodiversity, neurodegenerative conditions, cognitive challenges, autoimmune and chronic health conditions, psychosis and schizophrenia.

Her therapeutic style is relaxed and strengths-based, grounded in a belief that each person is the expert of their own story. She draws on clients' existing qualities and resources to foster hope, purpose and practical change. Mindfulness, clear boundaries and the use of available supports are commonly woven into her approach. Megan aims to work collaboratively to explore opportunities for growth, empowerment and a more fulfilling life, offering steady support through the change process.

Approaches and online support tailored to you

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them. It focuses on taking meaningful action in line with personal values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression and motivation issues.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person seeking help, offering empathic listening and space for clients to lead the conversation. This approach supports self-exploration, relationship concerns and rebuilding confidence by valuing the client’s own perspective.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and gentle acceptance of internal experiences. Practicing mindfulness can reduce reactivity to stress, improve emotional regulation and complement work on trauma, anxiety and chronic stress.

Megan works collaboratively with each person to find the best combination of methods based on their needs, goals and preferences. Deciding on an approach is part of the therapeutic process and is revisited as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit support into busy lives, accommodate mobility or health needs, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to work effectively through remote formats, allowing clients to access therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.