Philosophy & Vision
I have a commitment to my clients and develop my methodology to meet their needs. I develop realistic and practical goals for them to work toward and adapt treatment to provide optimal assistance to them on their road to an improved quality of life. I do this in a consultative and open manner.
Background
I have 49 years of experience with a range of clients, specifically dealing with relationship difficulties, self confidence, anxiety, depression, self harm, victims of violence, victims of abuse, perinatal issues, stress management and gender identity disorders.
Services
I provide a range of services from brief cognitive solution focused therapy to long term intensive therapy, based on the needs of the client. I also teach relaxation and meditation strategies.
Quality Provision
I have 49 years of experience, providing the best possible assistance to my clients in achieving improved mental health and quality of life.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- BSc (Applied Psychology) - 1971 - UNSW
- MA (Psychology) - 1973 - Sydney University
- MBA - 1990 - UTS
- M Prof Eth - 2005 - UNSW
Modalities
CBT - Freudian - Gestalt - Interpersonal - Meditation - Mindfulness - Psychodynamic - Solution Oriented
Therapy Approach
My approach is multidimensional and I tailor it to the needs of the client.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association for Cognitive & Behaviour Therapy
- Australian Psychological Society
- American Psychological Association
Practice Locations
10/53 Penkivil Street
Bondi NSW 2026
A bus service from Bondi Junction Station stops
a few doors away. There is also street parking
(untimed) nearby.
Appointments
My hours are 8am - 9pm on weekdays.
Fees & Insurance
My fee is $170 per session, however this can be negotiated in cases of hardship.
I am registered for the provision of health fund and Medicare rebates.
Languages
English
Hungarian
Payment Options
Cash, cheque or bank transfer.
Contact Judith
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Judith Withers
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I discovered the importance of understanding why people do certain things, why they feel in certain ways, what to do about it, and how to improve their quality of life.
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initially it was Sigmund Freud, then Fritz Perls, Albert Ellis and then it was CBT (behaviour modification)
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living healthier, positive lives with greater self understanding
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i use range of techniques, from psychotherapy, to Gestalt therapy, CBT, mindfulness and practical short term counselling techniques, based on the needs of the client
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hopefully from the first session and onwards
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greater empathy, greater self understanding and a greater understanding of others. Also a more positive attitude
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the feeling that I may be able to make a difference to someone else's quality of life
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yes, sometimes. It is what we do about them and how we manage them that are important, not whether we have bad hair days or not.
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caring about others and caring about the environment
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How to raise your self esteem by Nathaniel Brandon