Henry Ferrier
Master of Social Work, University of Queensland. Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (ANZAED), SIRA accredited.
Henry approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine commitment to creating a compassionate and non‑judgmental space.
Approach
Drawing on approaches such as Transference‑Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), Schema Therapy, and evidence‑based treatments for eating disorders, including CBT‑E and Focal Psychodynamic Therapy, Henry supports clients to explore patterns, build self‑understanding, and move toward more stable, integrated, and fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others.
Henry’s approach integrates CBT, CBT‑E, Schema Therapy, Transference‑Focused Psychotherapy, Focal Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Anorexia, and Family‑Based Therapy. His work is tailored to each client’s needs, with a focus on depth, collaboration, and meaningful long‑term change.
He is currently undertaking advanced training in Transference‑Focused Psychotherapy, supported by weekly specialist TFP supervision over a three‑year period to ensure accountability, fidelity to the model, and ongoing professional growth. His work is grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and helping clients develop a clearer and more coherent sense of themselves and their relationships.
Special interest
Personality‑related difficulties
Working with presentations where patterns feel entrenched or hard to shift, offering a space to make sense of one’s inner world and relational experiences.
Eating disorders
A Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician through the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED). Henry has completed training in Neurodiversity Affirming Eating Disorder Treatment, with a focus on ARFID and complex presentations in adolescents and adults, and receives monthly eating disorder supervision with the creator of the course.
Areas of focus
Emotional dysregulation & mood difficulties · Anxiety disorders & stress‑related difficulties · Self‑harm & suicidal ideation · Relationship & attachment challenges · Complex trauma (PTSD & C‑PTSD), including sexual assault and domestic and family violence · Personality disorders · Eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa · Substance misuse & dependency · Neurodiversity & related challenges
Who I work with
Adolescents and adults aged 12 and up who may feel stuck in intense emotional and relational patterns — including those experiencing self‑harm, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, or ongoing difficulties in relationships.
Experience
Henry has experience working across both public and private mental health settings, including hospital and acute care environments, with a strong focus on complex adolescent and adult mental health presentations.
Qualifications
- Master of Social Work — University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Human Services — University of Queensland
- Dean’s Commendation for Academic Excellence in research
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker — AASW
- Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician — ANZAED
- Neurodiversity Affirming Eating Disorder Treatment — ARFID & complex presentations
- SIRA‑accredited provider for workers’ compensation
Rebates
- Registered with Medicare and can provide services under some NDIS plans.
- Victim Services
- SIRA — Workers Compensation