Eric Rangel Oliveira, AASW

Eric Rangel Oliveira is an AASW-accredited mental health social worker who moved to Australia from Brazil eight years ago. He holds accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has four years of clinical practice supporting people with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and trauma-related issues.

Throughout his practice he has worked with people facing impulse control challenges, compulsive behaviours, mood disorders and social anxiety, as well as those navigating caregiver stress, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication and commitment issues, and feelings of isolation. He has also supported individuals experiencing minority stress and the complex impacts it can have on mental health.

His approach is trauma-informed, client-centred and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on exploring how past experiences shape current patterns, building resilience, and developing practical skills to manage mood, anxiety and daily stressors. He supports clients in identifying sustaining factors for problematic behaviours and in making contextual, behavioural and lifestyle changes that align with their goals.

Eric draws on evidence-informed modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), mindfulness-based therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. His work is delivered in English and Portuguese, and he focuses on helping people strengthen coping strategies, improve interpersonal functioning, and increase self-efficacy in pursuit of meaningful change.