Ms Judith Krause
Psychotherapist, Social Worker AMHSW
Pymble, Sydney NSW 2073
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- Brene Brown
Philosophy & Vision
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.
Background
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 Brene Brown.
Services
Judith regularly facilitates workshops based on the research of Dr Brene Brown- Daring Greatly, Rising Strong, The Gifts of Imperfection, Dare to Lead (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.
Quality Provision
Member:
Australian Association of Social Workers (Mental Health Accredited)
AASW Clinical College
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
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master Social Work (pq) - 2010 - Charles Sturt University
- Master Health Science (Behavioural Science) - 2005 - University of Sydney
- Master Health Science (Sexual Health) - 2007 - University of Sydney
- Master Education (HRD) Leadership, Org Development - 2003 - University of Technology, Sydney
- GradDip Adolescent Health & Welfare - 2003 - University of Melbourne
- Grad Dip Applied Counselling - 2003 - University of Western Sydney
- Bachelor Adult Education (HRD) Leadership - 2001 - University of Technology
Modalities
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
Therapy Approach
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 Brene 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 a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program with Dr Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical
Practice Locations
Level 1
Suite 12, 895 Pacific Highway
Pymble NSW 2073
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
Appointments
Flexible Hours
By appointment only
Burwood - Thursday & Friday afternoons
St Leonards - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons
Pymble - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Fees & Insurance
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 (50 mins)
Concession rates, weekend & after hours
Payment Options
Cash, Eftpos, Credit Card or Bank Transfer
Contact Judith
Please contact me to make an appointment