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Miss Bridie Fitzgerald
Psychotherapist, Music Therapist
Bridies Music Therapy and Counselling Service
Koongamia, Perth WA 6056
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
It is important to me that I build a professional and strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. That during therapy 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.
Background
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.
Services
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.
Quality Provision
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.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Masters in Music Therapy - 2007 - Melbourne University
- Masters in Counselling - 2010 - Murdoch University
Modalities
Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Music Therapy - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Play Therapy - Process Oriented - Psychodynamic - Sand Tray - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
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.
Professional Associations
- Australian Music Therapy Association
A conversation with Bridie Fitzgerald
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Years spent working as a music therapist working with clients who had a range of issues, I found that I was constantly required to adapt to my clients needs and take on new challenges to help them reach their therapy goals. This lead to a natural transition into psychotherapy and counselling as helping others gain insight into their issues and my own personal journey along the way has always been important to me.
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Expressive therapy
Person Centred
Building the therapeutic alliance -
Trauma recovery
Working with children, disabled and those who need expressive therapy to heal -
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Expressive therapy- music therapy, sand tray, art therapy, drama therapy
Play therapy
Family therapy
Narrative therapy
Gestalt to name a few
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within several sessions, quick changes can be made in 6 sessions
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better relationships and quality of life