Often difficulties in living arise - such as relationship problems, depression, anxiety, unproductive behaviours, loss of meaning, low self esteem, work pressures, negative feelings - which lead to increasing patterns of distress. Taking time out for engaging in counselling is good self-care.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space and relationship in which to enable you to develop an understanding of yourself and to make changes in your life.The structure of the therapeutic relationship can allow you to explore and unravel unproductive patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving and to discover new meanings and action in the world.
Counselling provides a safe, non-judgmental space and relationship in which to enable you to develop an understanding of yourself and to make changes in your life.The structure of the therapeutic relationship can allow you to explore and unravel unproductive patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving and to discover new meanings and action in the world.
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I am a Registered Psychologist and have been working in counselling and welfare roles for over 15 years. I consider my work to be eclectic. I draw on approaches from different models depending on your needs, the issue you present with, and the different stages of the work.
I am committed to providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment where you can explore areas of concern in your life, by coming to an awareness whereby you experience greater choice and freedom.I believe that given the opportunity to explore your feelings and needs in a safe and respectful space, a sense of movement can result, leading to greater self understanding and acceptance.
I am committed to providing a safe, supportive and empowering environment where you can explore areas of concern in your life, by coming to an awareness whereby you experience greater choice and freedom.I believe that given the opportunity to explore your feelings and needs in a safe and respectful space, a sense of movement can result, leading to greater self understanding and acceptance.
Focussed Psychological Strategies is the name given to the group of treatments that Psychologists offer under a GP-referral or Medicare Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). Focussed psychological strategies (FPS) are specific mental health care treatment strategies, derived from evidence based psychological therapies such as cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT).
Psychotherapy and Counselling are professional activities that utilise an interpersonal relationship to enable people to develop self-understanding and to make changes in their lives. Professional counsellors and psychotherapists work within a clearly contracted, principled relationship that enables individuals to obtain assistance in exploring and resolving issues of an interpersonal, intrapsychic, or personal nature.
Most relationships will get strained at some time, resulting in a failure to function optimally and produce self-reinforcing, maladaptive patterns. These patterns may be called "negative interaction cycles." There are many possible reasons for this. Couples therapy is a vital source in both crisis situations and in general maintenance supporting your relationship to run as smoothly and as satisfactorily as possible within your circumstances.
We are planning on running educational and therapeutic process groups (Yalom style) in 2015 so please watch this space, or contact us to go on a mailing list. Breakdowns in the therapeutic relationship are an unavoidable aspect of therapy. Depending on how well therapists engage in repair processes, alliance ruptures can provide a vital opportunity for growth and therapeutic change.
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