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Miss Louise Heap [Grunwaldt]
Mental Health Nurse CMHN, Counsellor
Louise Grunwaldt Mental Health [LGMH]
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
Hi there, my name is Louise, people usually call me Lou and you can too. I reside in the beautiful regional Victorian town of Ballarat. I am an experienced and accomplished Credentialed Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about providing an accessible, quality therapeutic service to youth (12-25yo), people with eating disorders, and those fighting invisible illnesses. I am accepting new clients, no referral required, no wait-list, and offer in-person and telehealth appointments.
Background
I have 15 years of experience working as a mental health clinician in locations across Australian in acute, subacute and community settings. I have experience working with clients of all ages, and over the past 5 years have worked exclusively with adolescents and young adults (12yo-25yo) due to a passion for early intervention. I have completed my postgraduate studies in mental health and gone on to receive endorsement as a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse. I have undertaken extensive additional training in a number of therapies, with a special interest in treating eating disorders, body image disorders, anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts, and complex/chronic pain and illnesses.
Services
My practice is based in Ballarat in regional Victoria, where I offer in person sessions. I also offer Telehealth appointments. My practice is open for appointments outside of usual business hours, allowing people to take care of their mental health without the stress of taking time off from work/study.
I am trained in a number of therapeutic modalities that includes CBT, CBT-E, FBT, ACT, DBT skills and Motivational Interviewing. My approach is integrative, which means that I understand that we are all unique and therefore prefer to draw upon different therapies to provide individualised care.
I also offer things that cannot get a piece of paper for, such as kindness, empathy, hope, authenticity, and a good sense of humour.
Quality Provision
I am a strong advocate for equity of access to quality mental health care for all. In certain circumstances I reduce fees to those experiencing hardship and I currently bulk bill sessions for people who have a Chronic Disease Management Plan (MBS Item 10956). Unfortunately I do not offer rebates for clients with a Mental Health Care Plan. I offer a reduced fee for people seeking Telehealth appointments. I also offer appointments outside of "usual" business hours.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Nursing - 2009 - ACU
- Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing - 2010 - RMIT
- Credentialed Mental Health Nurse - 2022 - ACMHN
Modalities
ACT - CBT - Conversational Model - DBT - Integrative - Mindfulness - Motivational Interviewing - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Solution Oriented - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
My approach is integrative, creative, flexible, family-inclusive and recovery focused. I am a warm, gentle and relaxed person who is also sensible and pragmatic.
Integrative refers to an approach that draws upon different aspects of therapeutic frameworks to deliver therapy that is tailored to the individual. I feel strongly about providing person-centred, client-led and non-prescriptive care.
My aim is to ensure that clients feel comfortable, safe, secure, relaxed, and confident in sharing without judgement during sessions. I value privacy and confidentiality.
Professional Associations
- Australian College of Mental Health Nurses