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Evolving Change - Counsellor & Social Worker

We provide quality, confidential counselling and social work services to people in need.

Kia McDowall - Social Worker

Meet Kia

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Welcome to Evolving Change, the social work and counselling business that I created to work with people in a holistic, non-judgemental way, to promote wellbeing in the community, one person at a time.

 

I was born and raised in Cairns, which means I have extensive knowledge of the area and the support services available to my clients. I take great pride in connecting my clients with this network to deliver a true wrap-around support service. 

 

Since achieving my Bachelor’s degree in 2020 I have been delivering holistic support services to clients in Cairns , and beyond, and am passionate about drawing on my own lived experience and challenges to enrich my interactions with every client. 

 

You will see that my logo represents the sun setting over the mountains. This is based on an image from the area I grew up in where you often see stunning sunsets. The sunset is representative of many important ideas with counselling, especially, closing a chapter, renewal and growth and, of course, new beginnings. 

 

I understand that reaching out for help is hard and a difficult step to take, but if you are looking for a professional counsellor who will support you in a warm, understanding way with significant experience and extensive qualifications, I look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Kia

A qualified Social Worker and Counsellor, having achieved a Bachelor of Social Work with James Cook University (2020) Kia is driven to empower her clients to face their challenges, and overcome them.

Areas of interest

Kia is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is a registered Work Cover provider. Kia is also working towards her accreditation to offer specialised services as a Mental Health Social Worker.

Mental Health Support

Mental Health Support & Counselling

Trauma, Grief & Loss Counselling

Trauma, Grief &
Loss Counselling

Specialised services

Specialised
services

Gender Identity Support

Gender Identity
Support Counselling

At Evolving Change, we can support you with:​

  • Anxiety

  • Autism

  • Bullying

  • Depression

  • EAP Counselling - Critical Incident Debriefing

  • Gender identity

  • Grief and Loss​

  • Health Challenges

  • Learning Challenges

  • LGBTQ+

  • NDIS Participants

  • PTSD

  • Suicide Prevention

  • Trauma

  • Work Cover claims

This is not an exhaustive list and Kia is experienced in supporting people with a wide range of challenges and needs. Kia welcomes your contact to determine whether Evolving Change can support you at this time.

Supporting your Choices

How Evolving Change can help?


At Evolving Change, Kia provides social work and counselling services in a holistic and detailed way, drawing on her clinical and lived experience.
Kia’s clients benefit from her non-judgemental, caring approach in a relaxed and safe environment, where Kia walks alongside her clients on their journey. By working with her clients and taking a team approach towards solving problems and facing challenges, Kia has the skills and expertise to support you to navigate this journey.


Kia implements contemporary counselling and social work frameworks, including:

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For more information about working with Kia from Evolving Change, please visit our Services page.

  • Social Justice 

  • CBT

  • Narrative Theory

  • Interpersonal Therapy

  • Relaxation Strategies

  • Psychoeducation

  • Solution Focus

  • Patient Centered

  • System Theory

  • Recovery Model

  • Trauma Informed care

  • Human Rights

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