Hannah Poon

Hannah (she/her) is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work, a Master of Urban Studies (Community Arts), and a PhD in Society and Culture. She provides evidence-based therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, substance use concerns, life transitions and other mental health challenges.

Originally from Canada, Hannah has worked in health and community settings across Canada, the United States and Australia, supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties, alcohol and other drug concerns, homelessness, disability, migration, unemployment, ageing and family challenges. This broad experience informs her compassionate, collaborative and person-centred approach.

Hannah has spent the past several years working as a mental health clinician with a strong focus on mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns. She works alongside clients to understand the factors contributing to distress, build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.

Her therapeutic approach is tailored to each client and draws on a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed interventions
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Mindfulness-based approaches

Hannah also has a particular interest in nature-based and arts-based approaches to wellbeing and values creating a warm, respectful and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where clients feel supported to achieve their goals.

Outside of work, Hannah enjoys rock climbing, snowboarding, dance, travelling, cooking and spending time in nature with family and friends.

Appointments

Hannah is available for:

• Face-to-face appointments in our Salamanca Place (Hobart) office
• Telehealth appointments for clients throughout Tasmania and across Australia