With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, John Hristoforidis is a Specialist Mental Health Social Worker that specialises in a range of psychotherapies for adolescents and adults, individuals and families.
John provides an authentic and unique service that is holistic, compassionate and trauma informed. Based on clinical consultation and collaborative assessment, psychotherapies are tailored to you or your family’s needs.
John accepts clients:
- who are private paying
- who have private health insurance
- who have self or plan managed National Disability Isurance Schemes
- who have mental health or eating disorder care plans through Medicare
Licenses, Certifications and Memberships
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
Qualifications
- Master of Counselling Social Work (2016)
University of New South Wales (UNSW) - Bachelor of Social Work (2010)
University of Western Sydney (UWS) (now known as Western Sydney University) - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (2019 - present)
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) - Credentialed Eating Disorders Clinician (CEDC) (2022 - present)
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) - Full clinical and financial and member of the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Testimonial
From a client who wishes to remain anonymous:
I cannot express enough gratitude for the support I have received from John. John's name was given to me by the Blue Knot Foundation and when I first walked through his door I was carrying the weight of childhood and marriage trauma that seemed insurmountable. But from the very first session, his warmth and expertise created a safe space where I felt heard, understood, and supported. And I haven't looked back!
I've been seeing John fortnightly and his compassionate approach has guided me through some dark corners of my past. He gently assists me in confronting and navigating the experiences that have been with me for as long as I can remember and I'm feeling lighter, calmer and more peaceful within myself. John has provided me with tools and coping mechanisms that have become invaluable in my daily life.
I've seen numerous therapists over the years and I can say wholeheartedly that John is the first therapist who has made a substantial difference. His approach is tailored to my specific needs and incorporates various methods that have gradually empowered me to regain control over my life. I'm so grateful that I walked through that door as I owe much of my newfound peace and happiness to John. I wholeheartedly recommend John to anyone seeking transformation and healing from their trauma.
Campaigns
John has recently been on TV and social media raising the profile of social workers across Australia.
John has also been a strong advocate for change to legislate an increase minimum age for social media to 16 years. This bill was finally introduced late 2024 and while there's still more work to be done in this area, it is a huge win that will affect younger generations to come. You can read more here.