Social Determinants of Mental Health: The Factors We Often Ignore
Housing, income, relationships and community all shape mental health — yet we rarely talk about them in therapy.
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Connecting practical support and evidence-based therapy for whole-person mental health care.
Steve Sutton is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with 14 years of experience integrating psychotherapy and practical support to help individuals and families through complex challenges.
Steve takes a holistic, systems-informed view of mental health — recognising that housing, finances, relationships, work and community connection all profoundly affect wellbeing. He helps clients address both the emotional and practical dimensions of their difficulties.
His therapeutic approach draws on CBT, DBT-informed skills, Narrative Therapy and community-based advocacy, with a strong commitment to social justice and equitable access to care.
Steve works with adults, families and individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, housing stress, domestic violence and complex social situations. He is a Medicare-registered AMHSW and accepts Mental Health Care Plan referrals.
A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP may be required for some schemes. Talk to us about your options.
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