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 Carolyn Spillett

Carolyn Spillett

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Counselling Services WA

South Perth, WA 6151

In Person + Telehealth

0422 929 616

Philosophy & Vision

I work alongside you encouraging awareness, deeper understanding, growth, resilience and change in a confidential and supportive environment. In our work together I help you tap into your wisdom (both emotional and physical) and build upon your resilience, enabling you to enhance your life and live it more fully in the present. My training and experience in different counselling and psychotherapy approaches enables me to individually tailor the way we work.

Background

I have over 13 years' experience in the public and private sectors and 9 years' experience in private practice. I have extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. This experience includes short, medium and long term counselling and psychotherapy and the provision of clinical supervision for qualified and trained counsellors or those working in caring professions.

Services

  • Counselling, Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Coaching / Mentoring, Workshops / Courses, Workplace Training, Professional Training, Clinical Supervision, Phone Consultations, Online Video Consultations
  • I provide counselling and psychotherapy for adults
    Delivery - Short, Medium and Long term face-to-face counselling/psychotherapy, Online counselling, Telephone counselling.

    Quality Provision

    I have 4 years formal training in counselling and psychotherapy and over 13 years practical experience. As a clinical member of PACFA I undertake a minimum of 20 hours continuing professional development and a minimum of 15 hours clinical supervision per year. I engage annually in refresher training for my primary therapeutic approach, Emotionally Focused Therapy. PACFA has stringent ethical standards which I adhere to and which informs my practice and my interactions with all clients.

    Areas of Special Interest

  • Alcohol & Drug Dependency - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Assertiveness - Cancer Support - Childhood Issues - Communication Issues - Conflict Resolution - Decision Making - Divorce & Separation - Emotional Overwhelm - Existential Issues - Grief and Loss - Guilt Feelings - Intimacy Issues - Life Transitions - Pre-marital Counselling - Relationship Issues - Self Development - Social Skills - Stress Management - Trauma Recovery
  • Accreditations

    • Bachelor of Counselling - 2007 - Notre Dame University
    • Cert IV Training & Assessment - 2011 - Training Services Australia
    • Cert IV Group Facilitation - 2008 - Holyoake
    • Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship - 2010 - ICEEF
    • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Treatment of Trauma - 2019 - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute

    Modalities

    ACT - Attachment Theory - Developmental - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Existential - Experiential - Internal Family Systems - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Transactional Analysis - Trauma-Informed

    Therapy Approach

    My training and experience is in a variety of counselling approaches which I tailor to suit your individual needs. My primary approaches are Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Client Centred and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

    Professional Associations

    • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical

    Practice Locations

    64 Mill Point Road
    South Perth WA 6151

    Parking available free on site
    Close to bus routes No 35
    Easy access to Freeway

    Appointments

    Tuesday 07.30 – 19.00
    Wednesday 12.30 – 19.00
    Thursday 07.30 – 19.00

    Fees & Insurance

    Initial Consult 15 mins - Free
    Individual 55 mins - $135.00
    Concession 55 min - $115.00
    Couples 75 mins - $165.00
    Clinical Supervision 55 mins - $135.00
    Health Fund Rebates

    Payment Options

    Bank Transfer or Cash

    Contact Carolyn

    Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult

      0422 929 616

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    A conversation with Carolyn Spillett

    • My childhood experiences and my curiosity about human interactions formed the basis of my decision to become a counsellor/psychotherapist.
    • Three approaches have greatly influenced my professional development. Firstly, underpinning all else is the concept that the client is central to the process and that the relationship between the client and counsellor greatly impacts on the outcome of the work. In addition, the approaches of both Emotionally Focused Therapy and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy work together connecting the worlds of emotion and bodywork, supporting the integration of oneself into the present. My own personal development has also been influenced by Transactional Analysis.
    • Building on a person's internal strengths and resilience, in order to live a fuller life in the present moment.
    • My training and experience is in a variety of counselling approaches/methods which I tailor to suit individual needs. The tailoring of the therapeutic work is a collaborative process between the client, their circumstances and myself as the counsellor/psychotherapist. How we are working together is reviewed as part of the therapeutic process.
    • There is no one size fits all answer to this question. For some it may only take a few sessions for others they may start on one aspect and open up to others. Feedback from clients tells me that the experience of really being listened to, even in a first session, can have a profound effect.
    • It has taught me the difference between empathy and sympathy and has showed me how to listen, set boundaries, ask for what I need and own what is mine. It has shown me the power of compassion and has taught me that all emotions are important - emotions like fear, sadness and anger are indicators that something is not ok, that it is how I behave as a result of an emotion that is either appropriate or not. Being aware of and owning my own emotional world means I am taking responsibility for myself and doing this contributes to the continual development of my internal resources and resilience.
    • Walking along side as a client arrives at a new level of awareness in the present moment. Watching clients realise their own acts of strength, access their own internal resources and add to their long term resilience from a position of awareness and choice. Seeing clients integrate different parts of themselves.
    • Yes and at the same time I also trust in myself. I trust that I am able to identify and own my 'bad hair' day and that I am also able and confident in raising any concerns appropriately, with the client and then with my supervisor. 'Bad hair' days unpacked, within the boundaries of roles, can be an opportunity for learning.
    • Loss - Isolation from others, disconnection from oneself, ability to tolerate, the ability to wait (instant need, sense of entitlement).
    • Hope inspires me. In my first year working as a counsellor - it was the look on a clients face when they came to a place of understanding from a 'feeling' level, what letting go of trying to control another adult would actually mean for them. It was like watching the lights come on, realisation, relief, joy, tears and hope. Being witness to another person experiencing real hope, is truly inspiring.

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