It is important to me that I build a professional and strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. That during therapy that I utilise a wide range of treatment interventions available to me due to my post graduate training. Involving my clients in decisions concerning the treatment they wish to receive and the formation of their therapy goals is also important to me. Lastly, when working with children and individuals diagnosed with a disability working creatively is essential.
My therapy services involve psychotherapy, counselling and expressive therapy such as art and music therapy. Therapy services are provided for individuals, i.e. children, youth and adults. For fifteen years I have specialised in counselling children and youth.
Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt, Interpersonal, Mindfulness, Music Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person Centred, Play Therapy, Psychodynamic, Sand Tray
Whilst my approach involves working creatively with a client to meet their therapy goals the client has the right to choose whether or not he or she engages in expressive therapy during the session. No skills or experience are required of the client to create music or art. Each and every counselling session involves traditional counselling techniques and interventions also. For this reason a wide range of approaches are used such as interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, narrative and gestalt therapy. Fostering a working alliance with my clients is important to me, as is the strength of the therapeutic relationship, clients comment that they build rapport with me easily and feel very comfortable during sessions.
I am a registered Music Therapist and Counsellor. My goal is to work with you in order to be able to provide you with the therapy that you desire. Time is taken to determine what you seek from therapy, you are provided with the opportunity to provide feedback. Should you not be satisfied with the therapy you receive a complaint process is put in place and your fee will be reimbursed.
My experience providing children and youth with counselling at Centrecare, Minnawarra House and YMCA means that I have experience counselling children and youth for a range of issues. Such as trauma, i.e. Domestic Violence, neglect, anger management, relationship conflict, suicidal ideation, anxiety, parental separation, depression to name a few. Children accessing my therapy services can expect to be provided with play therapy, sand tray, art and music therapy, as well as traditional counselling. Adults accessing my counselling services have sought therapy for issues such as traumatic relationships, grief, anxiety, stress management, depression, relationship conflict at work and home, and relationship breakdown to name a few.
Appointments available Tuesday to Saturday. After school and after hours appointments also.
Located close to train station
Free parking at rear of building
Fees are affordable as they are based on your income, i.e. sliding scale.
Concessions are available for low income clients
Funding: National Disability Insurance Scheme- Counselling and Music Therapy
Early Intervention (Better Start Initiative)
Invoicing and cash only
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Bridie FitzgeraldCounsellor, Music Therapist |
Bridie Fitzgerald is a Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Music Therapist who specialises in children`s counselling, working with individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability/autism and individuals diagnosed with mental health and trauma issues. For ten years Bridie has worked in roles such as a Domestic Violence specialist counsellor for children, families and individuals, youth counsellor and general and relationship counsellor for children and adults....
