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Philosophy & Vision
My personal philosophy centres on the belief that all humans are unique individuals with unlimited potential, inner strength and resilience.
With the realization of one's own potential, it is possible to transform the negative aspects in ones life to more positive, fulfilling and happy experiences. By increasing one's inner strength, it is possible to develop a strong determination and greater chance of success.
Background
My initial training as a teacher allowed me many years of teaching and counselling as well as the opportunity to run effective parenting groups. In more recent years I have focussed on working with individual, couples and families both within my private practice and in government institutions.
I run assertiveness training groups to help those learn to become more asseretive and improve their self esteem and self confidence.
Services
I run anxiety and stress management courses specifically for HSC students teaching them relaxation skills, self hypnosis and meditation. I also look at time management, planning and organizational skills.
I offer psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and sandplay therapy on a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement, fears and phobias. I work with individuals (from adolescence to adulthood), couples and families.
I also have a specialization in Parkinsons disease.
Quality Provision
Each individual wants something different out of therapy and it is my job to assist them in their journey. My approach is warm, personal and non-judgmental. Because of my training in different techniques and therapeutic approaches, as well as my years of experience, I employ a variety of methods and am not locked into any single school of psychotherapy. I will treat you with respect, dignity and compassion.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
- Higher Diploma in Education
- Grad Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Clinical Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Masters Degree in Childhood & Adolescents Health
Modalities
CBT - Hypnotherapy - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - NLP - Play Therapy - Psychodynamic - Sand Tray
Therapy Approach
I work holistically and use a psychodynamic approach to help the client to rediscover his/her own voice, feelings and priorities, so that he/she has the courage to act upon them. The aim is to help him/her to find answers so as to become in charge of his/her own life rather than be lived by it.
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
- Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists
- International Transactional Analysis Association