Megan Toy, AASW

Megan Toy is an AASW social worker who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and self-esteem concerns. She also supports clients facing trauma, addiction issues, ADHD and major life changes. Her tone is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at people who want practical ways forward rather than lots of clinical jargon.

Megan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness to keep sessions focused and useful. She values a relaxed style and centres the person in the room as the expert on their own life. Sessions often include simple mindfulness exercises, boundary work and steps to build confidence.

Her background includes three years of professional practice as an AASW social worker in Australia. She has worked with people living with mental and physical disabilities and has experience supporting veterans through adversity. Those roles involved helping with chronic health conditions, neurodiversity and adjustment to life changes.

Megan commonly helps people with emotional regulation, impulsivity, codependency and communication problems. She also supports those dealing with abandonment or attachment issues, infidelity, domestic violence and family conflict. Her approach is practical: identify a small achievable step, try it, then reflect on what changed.

People who meet with Megan can expect a collaborative pace and clear, everyday language. She focuses on building usable skills and drawing out existing strengths so clients leave sessions with things to try between meetings.

How evidence-based approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values, which can reduce rumination and increase purposeful activity. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centred Therapy prioritises the person’s perspective and uses empathetic listening to help people feel heard and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences and what has helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and review progress as they go, adjusting the plan when needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy include greater flexibility to fit sessions around work, study or caregiving, and reduced travel time so it is easier to attend regular meetings. Some formats make it simpler to have a shorter check-in or to choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Specific session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm the available options before booking to ensure they fit your day-to-day needs.