Using evidence based therapies & an integrated empathic & holistic approach, I will compassionately, professionally & ethically work with clients whilst respecting their individual culture, religion, spirituality, values, beliefs, sexuality & socio-economic background. My warm, non-judgemental & respectful approach aims to support & empower clients. I have additional certifications, knowledge & experience in mindfulness, self-compassion, meditation, shame resilience & the corporate sector.
A Medicare rebate may be available with an appropriate psychiatric or GP referral. However, clients can self refer.
Judith regularly facilitates workshops based on the research of Dr Brené Brown- Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, The Gifts of Imperfection, Dare to Lead™ & BOLD™ (for adolescents).
She also facilitates groups around sexuality education & pubertal development, parenting, shame resilience, Mindful Self-Compassion & Making Friends with Yourself - Mindfulness & Self-Compassion for Adolescents.
Judith regularly provides (in Pymble) low cost mindfulness & meditation groups as well as presentations on fertility, fear, change, perfectionism, trust, anxiety & courage.
ACT, CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, DBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Interpersonal, Marriage and Family, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Psychosexual, Schema Therapy, Solution Oriented, Trauma-Informed
Judith has an inclusive approach where the power of connection & empowerment is acknowledged. Judith has significant experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy & Interpersonal Therapy amongst other modalities. The shame resilience curriculum as researched by Brené Brown is a major influence of Judith's approach as she regularly assists clients to explore vulnerability, courage, wholehearted living & self-compassion. Judith has completed the Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher Training based on the research of Dr Kristin Neff & Dr Christopher Germer. She regularly incorporates this research into her approach. She is currently undertaking the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Dr Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield.
Member:
Australian Association of Social Workers (Mental Health Accredited)
AASW Clinical College
Australian Counselling Association (Clinical)
Psychotherapists & Counsellors Federation, Australia (Clinical)
Australian Society Sexuality Educators, Researchers & Therapists
Fertility Society of Australia
Australia & NZ Infertility Counsellors Association
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Regular mandatory clinical supervision & professional development
Medicare, Access Plus & Health Fund Rebates
Judith has significant experience in fertility related matters (grief & third party donor ART) as she continues to work at IVF Australia. She is a former group facilitator at St John of God, Burwood & has extensive experience working with psychiatric concerns. Judith has previously worked at Bankstown Women's Health Centre & volunteered for some years for Dial-A-Mum, Family Drug Support & Special Olympics. Judith regularly facilitates comprehensive workshops on pubertal development, parenting, mindful self-compassion, mindfulness & meditation & shame resilience. Judith is the Geographic Leader - Asia Pacific Region for The Daring Way™ which is the curriculum based on the research of Dr Brené Brown.
Flexible Hours
By appointment only
Burwood - Thursday & Friday afternoons
St Leonards - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons
Pymble - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Each practice is less than 8 mins walking distance to the train station.
On-street parking is available at each practice
Community car park available at Pymble
Judith is a Medicare, Access+, Medibank & Workcover Provider. With an appropriate GP referral, sessions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. All sessions by appointment.
• Individual sessions (1 hour)
• Concession rates, weekend & after hours
Cash, Eftpos, Credit Card or Bank Transfer
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Judith KrausePsychotherapist, Social Worker AMHSW |
Judith is a Clinical Social Worker (Medicare & Access+), Fertility Counsellor & Sexual Health Educator & Therapist. She regularly facilitates comprehensive sexuality, relationship education & parenting programs. Judith is a Certified Facilitator of: The Daring Way™, Dare to Lead™ (Brené Brown), Mindful Self-Compassion (Kristin Neff) & Workplace Mindfulness (Mindful Leader). She is currently studying certification in Mindful Meditation Teacher Training with Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield....
