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 Welcome to Good Therapy Australia
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A Resource for Self awareness and Social responsibility
Good Therapy Australia is a registered health education charity, dedicated to making good therapy more accessible, enabling Australians to find the best possible support for awakening awareness, creativity and responsibility. We believe our attitudes and actions as individuals foreshadow the health and wellbeing of our communities - locally and globally - and that limiting one's world to one's self has never been a sustainable option. Paradoxically, taking responsibility for one's self is the most profound and effective way of making a positive contribution. |
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| Find a Therapist |
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Good Therapy provides a place for Australians to learn about therapy, explore what good therapy means for them personally, and make connections with the people in their community who practice therapy. Search Good Therapy's Directory to find mental health professionals in Australia: select Advanced Search options to find therapists who match special criteria, or browse profiles of accredited counsellors, psychotherapists, and registered psychologists in your area. We recommend reading Find a Therapist Search Tips before you begin. |
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| Practitioner Profile |
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Simon Ashfield-Smith is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Adelaide, South Australia. Simon, a member of the College of Clinical Psychologists at the Australian Psychological Association, utilises evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy. He tailors his approach to the needs of his clients and has been counselling individuals for around 15 years. Areas of specialisation include depression, anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessions and compulsions, relationship difficulties, alcohol and cannabis abuse and gambling addiction.
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| Book Shop |
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In Good Therapy's Book Shop you will find an extensive range of titles relating to health and wellbeing. You can order books online or by phone... there is no charge for handling and postage. Good Therapy also publishes Articles written by professionals from the fields of social and medical science, philosophy, education, psychology and psychotherapy. |
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Research |
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Good Therapy is currently conducting two surveys:
Therapeutic Space was designed to raise awareness of how we are affected by our environment;
Personality and Philosophy looks at the questions you would like to ask a therapist before making an appointment. participate now
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How to Train Your Dragon
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I'm not one for remembering the names of the characters in films (some people do!) I tend to be moved more by story line, the script and cinematography. On all three counts How to Train Your Dragon qualifies as one of the best animation movies ever made. I love the way Hiccup, the main character, preserved his individual integrity, all the while yearning to belong to the family and community into which he was born. I believe it is possible to transcend our cultural mores -in fact, the integrity and future of the human race as a whole relies on everyday people like you and me, tuning in to our deepest and highest truths which, sadly are not always reflected in social norms. Go see this movie. It will most certainly make you laugh and while there's a good chance it will also make you cry, How to Train Your Dragon will hopefully inspire you to notice the next time you are caught up in the ever present temptation to succumb to herd mentality. tell us about a film that moved you |
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I had a black dog
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Winston Churchill used the phrase Black Dog when referring to the bouts of depression he experienced for much of his life. Since then, it has become a popular expression for a condition that many of us suffer, often in shame and silence.
Artist and writer Matthew Johnstone, a sufferer of depression himself, wrote and illustrated this moving and uplifting insight into what it is like to have a Black Dog as a companion. It shows that strength and support can be found within and around us. Black Dog can be a terrible beast, but with the right steps can be brought to heel.
"There are many different breeds of Black Dog affecting millions of people from all walks of life. The Black Dog is an equal opportunity mongrel."
Stunningly illustrated, totally inspiring, this book is for anyone who has ever had a Black Dog, or knows someone who has. RRP $16.95
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Become a Member |
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Counsellors, psychologists and psychotherapists, add
a profile to the practitioner directory. register now |
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Make a Donation |
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Thank you! Donations help to keep this community service a FREE service. Your support is greatly appreciated. donations are tax deductible
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Upcoming Event |
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It's raining Hemsley's Cupcakes Help Good Therapy raise funds and have some fun along the way: Hemsley's are donating 20% of chocolate cake orders placed via this website. details here |
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Feature Article |
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What I Think About Climate Change Instead of trying to get others to adopt our point of view, we will say to each other “ we want to live in harmony with you, what can we do?” and then be prepared to really listen... read |
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Room to Move |
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The Therapy Space This survey was designed to help raise awareness of our environment, and explores the question:
how important is the physical space in which the therapist and client meet? participate |
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Shop Talk |
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Purchasing a tote, mug or cap from our promotional range, you will not only help raise awareness of Good Therapy - you will help Good Therapy raise funds for health education in Australia. look now |
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I have long term issues with anxiety and depression. For the last few years I've sought help in the form of therapy, but I can't talk about my issues, I become stricken with panic as thoughts and answers to questions come rushing, and within a few moments a black veil comes over my mind. I can't think through the fog. I've tried writing things down, but my thoughts are convoluted and incomplete. How can I get help if I can't communicate what the issues are? answer |
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