About Ryan
Ryan Greenwell is an AASW social worker with 13 years of experience helping people navigate relationship strain, trauma, parenting challenges and anger. He keeps sessions straightforward and respectful, listening for the values and strengths each person already has. He works in a collaborative way so clients can make practical changes that matter to them.
Ryan draws on Narrative Therapy to separate a person from the problem and to highlight preferred ways of living.
How Ryan works
He uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals and to track small changes that build over time. Sessions are conversational and aimed at finding what works in everyday life. Clients often bring concerns about domestic violence, fatherhood issues and men’s mental health, and Ryan has long experience in these areas.
He aims to create a calm setting where people can speak frankly about what is hard and what they hope will be different. He focuses on listening first and then offering tools that match a client's priorities.
Ryan describes his role as a companion in a process - not someone who tells you what to do but someone who helps you try new ways of responding. He supports people to notice strengths, test alternatives and build routines that feel sustainable. Work with him tends to be practical, paced to the client's needs, and guided by the goals they set.
Ryan lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Ryan works with
The areas below are the ones Ryan selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Domestic violence
- Fatherhood issues
- Men's issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | AASW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Australia |
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Online support options
How Narrative and Solution-Focused Work Online
Ryan uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell a clearer story about their life and the problems they face. This approach separates the person from the issue and looks for values and strengths that are often overlooked. It can be helpful for trauma, relationship concerns and issues where identity or role are important.He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps that move a person toward their goals. That method focuses on what is already working and on building simple, repeatable changes. It suits people who want concrete strategies and quick ways to test new behaviours.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ryan will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences and together they decide which methods to try. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can suit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and messaging or chat can fit into busy days or provide regular brief contact. These options help people keep therapy going around work, parenting or other commitments.
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