Our Team

Hannah has 17 years of experience as a Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. She is Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers and has post graduate training in:

·         Trauma Informed Therapy

·         Advanced Suicide Prevention

·         Cognitive Therapy (CBT)

·         Dementia Support

·         Acceptance Therapy (ACT)

·         Strengths Based Therapy

·         Narrative Therapy

·         Motivational Interviewing (MI)

·    Dialectical Therapy (DBT)

Hannah Gordon

Founder & Director

Senior Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

Hannah leads the Next Door Counselling Team, bringing over a decade of experience across the healthcare and aged care sectors. Growing up in Country Victoria, she learned the value of connection, accessibility and genuine support, where help was often found next door.

Hannah works with adults aged 18+ and seniors, specialising in diverse counselling models and dementia support. As a dementia specialist, she collaborates closely with geriatricians across the Mornington Peninsula, supporting individuals and families navigating memory changes, diagnosis and the emotional impact of cognitive decline.

She practises from a Strengths-Based perspective within a Trauma-Informed framework, offering personalised, practical and compassionate support. Hannah looks forward to meeting clients, hearing their stories and walking alongside them towards clarity, understanding and a way forward.

Hannah enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee and finding sunshine at one of the many Mornington Peninsula beaches.

Paul Jarvis

Paul joined the Next Door Counselling & Consultation team as we continue to grow and expand our services across the Mornington Peninsula.

He keeps things running smoothly in the background, supporting logistics, numbers and administration, while promoting our approachable and accessible services to ensure we continue to meet client needs.

With extensive experience in senior Government and Not-for-Profit roles, including management services, operations and disaster recovery support, Paul brings a wealth of expertise that strengthens the foundation of our practice.

Originally from Country Victoria, Paul enjoys camping with his two dogs, Murray and River and finds spreadsheets exciting! We’re delighted to have him on the team.

Business Manager & Admin Support