Counsellor
Therapy Works Therapeutic Counselling
I believe in providing supportive and effective counselling in a safe and nurturing environment. I empower clients to identify problems with renewed clarity and shift any patterns that may be keeping them stuck in unhappy situations or feelings. I am non-judgemental, non-blaming, and highly respectful with all clients, am creative and dynamic in approach, and I use a variety of therapeutic interventions, strategies, and techniques.
* Individual Counselling for Adults, Children and Adolescents
* In Office or In Your Home (Outer Eastern Region and Yarra Ranges)
* Therapeutic Workshops (Stress Management for Parents, Separation and Divorce)
Art Therapy, EMDR, Marriage and Family, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution Oriented, Systems Theory
The theoretical frameworks I use in my work include: systems theory, trauma theory, solution focused therapy, structural therapy, strategic therapy, and narrative therapy. I have an eclectic approach and utilise a combined network of therapeutic thinking and interventions, tailoring my work to individual clients, couples, and families. I believe in collaborating with clients and empowering them to be full participants in the work, versus being in a one-down position from the "expert".
I undergo professional and peer supervision.
I try to assure that clients are:
* Comfortable with the therapeutic work
* Informed about the purpose of various therapeutic interventions and given the choice as to whether they wish to use them
* Encouraged to give honest feedback about the work (I believe that such feedback helps to make sure I am 'on the right track' and that the work is helping)
* Given important information about the issues they face, in the form of handouts, books, websites.
Prior to being in private practice, I worked for several years as a Family Counsellor in government funded programs. These programs included the Counselling Clinic, Families First, Family Residential Unit, and Family Services. I developed and facilitated a therapeutic group for parents who were going through separation and divorce. I also participated in setting up and running the Single Session Therapy Program through the Counselling Clinic and Family Services programs in Blackburn and Croydon. My work history includes working as a Counsellor for Parentline, The Greater Murray Access Line, and several gambling help lines across Australia.
After Hours sessions are available for evenings and weekends with no extra charge as well as normal business hours.
$80 per hour, in office and in home counselling/Family Therapy
$60 per hour, phone counselling
(within Australia)
$50-95 for workshops
Direct Deposit (online or in branch)
Credit cards can be accepted through Paypal
Cash, Cheque or Money Order
Kate AltizerCounsellor |
I believe in providing supportive and effective counselling in a safe and nurturing environment.
I empower clients to identify problems with renewed clarity and shift any patterns that may be keeping them stuck in unhappy situations or feelings. I am non-judgemental, non-blaming, and highly respectful with all clients, am creative and dynamic in approach, and I use a variety of therapeutic interventions, strategies, and techniques.
