Ms Adriana Cavalcanti
Adriana Cavalcanti
Currently On Leave
Philosophy & Vision
I work collaboratively with individuals and couples in a safe, respectful and caring way. I am very interested in how the therapeutic relationship affects the healing process, client's self-discovery and growth. I am passionate about helping people self-discover, grow and live their lives to the fullest.
Background
I have worked over the years with individuals, children, young people, couples and families with a wide range of issues.
I have over the years provided workshops for children, young people and adults.
I have provided mental health workshops for adults and international students. I have also provided post separation workshops for children, young people and parents. In addition, I have provided grief and loss workshops for nurses and medical students. I have provided workshops for high school students.
Services
Counselling and Psychotherapy for Individuals, young people, couples and families. Face to face, over the phone and Zoom sessions available.
Quality Provision
I provide consistent emotional support that is wholly confidential. I pride myself in furthering my education and professional development.
I am also personally interested in current theories and practices and how I can incorporate them to better help my clients.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- BA Psych - 1989 - UFPB/Brazil
- Grad Dip Counselling - 2008 - ACAP/Sydney
- Grad Cert EFT - 2018 - IEFT/Sydney
- Certificate in Art and Play Therapy - 2015 - Centre for Creative Change/Sydney
Modalities
ACT - Art Therapy - Attachment Theory - CBT - Creative Arts Therapy - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Play Therapy - Sand Tray - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Solution Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Systems Theory - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I work with different therapeutic approaches as I don't believe therapy is linear. I use a wide range of modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), with influences from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also use creative methods such as Art Therapy.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
A conversation with Adriana Cavalcanti
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My passion for helping others, seeing them grow and live better lives.
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As I work from a holistic approach, I am interested in every and any aspect of an individual's journey.
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I use a wide range of methods depending on the client's needs. I use a variety of creative methods to help clients better understand what is happening for them and in their lives.
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When clients feel safe and are to able to express themselves freely. When clients are able to feel and able to adopt a different perspective.
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I have always been fascinated by how therapy can create an opportunity for self discovery and healing. I feel that therapy has helped me become a better person and allowed me to have better relationships.
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Being there for the other person, being part of their journey in a meaningful and helpful way.
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Definitely! It is unrealistic to expect that everyday will be a 'good hair' day.
When I am having a 'bad hair' day, I remind myself to breathe, focus in the present moment and be kind to myself. We are only human! -
The lack of meaningful connection to others which I think is very sad and a big concern.
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Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl.