Nicole Bugden

Nicole is a Social Worker and registered Circle of Security facilitator.  She graduated from the University of Queensland in 2001 and began her career as a social worker with social services in the UK where she enjoyed working across the fields of aged care, disability and mental health.

Moving back to Australia, Nicole gained further experience supporting people in inpatient and community mental health, with a strong focus on psychosocial recovery.  Family therapy, parenting and carer support have always been core areas of her practice, as well as maintaining a passion for improving access to mental health services for everyone.

More recently, Nicole has worked in primary education, supporting children to have positive learning and social experiences at school.

Nicole is enthusiastic about helping people to create the life they want, with meaningful activities, and richer interpersonal and community connections. 

 As part of The Do Network team Nicole visits clients in the North Brisbane area and can also schedule sessions in the community.