Norwest Counselling

Deborah works predominantly from an Emotionally Focused perspective - one of the current leading evidence-based therapies in North America and Canada. EFT* is a client-centred, process experiential approach that has its roots in Constructivism and Attachment Theory.

Deborah is a clinically registered member of the Psychotherapists And Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA), and as such meets the national annual requirements for professional supervision and professional development.Counselling is a relatively short-term process (6-12 weeks) and is when a person engages with the Counsellor for the purpose of dealing with a present life situation.

Excessive and/or unrealistic worry that is difficult to control occurring more days than not for at least 6 months about a number of events or activities. Talking with a professional about what you are experiencing, and developing strategies to help alleviate your anxiety can improve your quality of life.

Winston Churchill described his depression as a 'black dog' who would follow him around at times, like an unwelcome passenger. Depression can cause us to want to isolate ourselves, but know that you are not alone and that there is help available. We offer depression counselling and conveniently located around the Norwest, Baulkham Hills, Bella Vista, Castle Hill, Kellyville, Glenwood, Stanhope Gardens and Hills District areas.

In other words, they use their power in the form of anger to over-power someone else; to get their own way. In relationships it relates to how we assert ourselves, to get our own needs met and meet the needs of others. If we do it constructively (with respect and with a win-win attitude) our experience in relationships will probably err on the side of satisfying and harmonious.

Domestic Abuse (Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence, IPV) describes a pattern of behaviors whereby one partner attempts to assert or maintain power and control over the other partner and in doing so creates an atmosphere of fear and confusion for the person living with the abuse.

2. Sexual Abuse: performing unwanted sexual acts on a partner, coercing, manipulating or 'guilting' your partner into having sexual relations, coercing or forcing a partner to engage in demeaning or uncomfortable sexual acts.3. Emotional Abuse: put-downs, belittling, frequent criticism designed to make the partner question themselves or feel 'less than' capable, making threats, using anger to emotionally bash partner.