Mrs Diana Phillips
Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Diana Phillips Psychotherapy
Bunbury, WA 6230
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I see all of us as walking works of art in that we have so survived our particular childhood situations that the ways of being that we developed then are deeply ingrained into our unconscious dynamic.
As we grow older, many of us find that these behaviours are unsustainable, dysfunctional and limiting. We have emotional reactions to things that we don't understand, and we behave in relationships in ways that make us stuck and frustrated.
Background
I have been in private practice since 1996 and worked as a practice manager and University and secondary school teacher prior to that. I am also trained as a professional supervisor.
Services
Individuals families, couples and workplaces. Telephone counselling is available for clients where distance is an issue. It is preferable that at least one session in situ be had before the telephone/Internet counselling/therapy begins but I will discuss that when making initial appointments if needed
Quality Provision
On going professional development via clinical supervision, currently courses being studied online, and attendance at professional training.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy - 2000 - Churchill Clinic
- Supervisor AAoS - 2006
- Mental Health Accredited Practitioner PACFA - 2013
- Accredited Supervisor PACFA - 2013
Modalities
Conversational Model - Dream Work - Existential - Freudian - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic
Therapy Approach
My orientation is psychodynamic/psychoanalytical. This means it is depth work with unconscious material that is deeply buried and that with analysis can be brought out and understood. To do this I use dream work, unconscious association, analysis of dynamic structures in a persons life both inner and outer, leading to an understanding of the emotional processes that occur, and thus understanding the cognitive behaviours that are operational as a result of these inner unconscious dynamics.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
95 Beach Road
Bunbury WA 6230
Parking on site. No public transport.
Appointments
Generally Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pm
Fees & Insurance
One hour individual session $150.00 + GST
(negotiable for health care holders etc)
Couple sessions are $200.00 + GST
Longer sessions if required are charged pro-rata for each of these prices.
Payment Options
Credit card, cash or cheque on the day.
Contact Diana
Please contact me to make an appointment