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Philosophy & Vision
Clients usually come to counselling wanting to achieve realistic, sustainable and lasting change to some aspect(s) of their life such as their inner well-being, relationship and/or communication patterns. Usually, clients are distressed, stressed, anxious, low and burnt out by the time they reach out. As your therapist, I support you to achieve greater awareness and understanding of your life circumstances, and support you in achieving the LASTING changes YOU want to materialise.
Background
My background is in large pharmaceutical corporations in London, in a variety of roles, including performance coaching. As I emotionally grew, I realised I wasn't living an authentic life in line with my values and aspirations. Having gained immense insight and consequently experiencing profound transformation as a result of my own personal psychotherapy and mindfulness practice, I retrained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I then undertook the BASS - Counselling degree in Sydney and have worked extensively with parents and medical professions experiencing a range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, grief, domestic violence, and childhood trauma, I also teach mindfulness programs in major Sydney hospitals
Services
I offer two services:
1. Counselling and psychotherapy for individuals
2. Mindfulness and meditation programs for individuals, couples, small groups, large groups, community groups and in the workplace.
Quality Provision
Counselling and psychotherapy is a powerful process which significantly transforms inner well-being for the better. It is a process that takes commitment and time from both the therapist and the client. Together they develop a trusting and safe relationship, with the therapist walking alongside the client who embarks on a journey of awareness and understanding, which ultimately leads to real, substantial positive change in their inner well-being, and ultimately empowerment.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelors of Social Science (Counselling) - 2019 - Jansen Newman Institute
- Foundation Cerificate in Psychodynamic Counselling - 2011 - Herts & Beds Counselling Foundation, UK
- Bachelors of Arts (Honours) - 1997 - University College London, University of London
Modalities
Freudian - Gestalt - Hakomi - Meditation - Mindfulness - Object Relations - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I integrate a variety of approaches with my clients, with the dominant approaches being: psychodynamic, Gestalt, mindfulness, compassion-therapy, and existential. I am completely committed to my clients, providing a safe space for them to explore and process their  emotions and experiences, whilst being truly heard by me as I safely stay by their side. Ultimately, through our counselling process and therapeutic relationship, my clients gain great insight and then uncover their authentic and empowered self. I work from an integrated, trauma-informed, somatic and holistic perspective, placing great value upon the mind-body connection.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical
Practice Locations
36 Thomas Street
Ashfield NSW 2131
Easy, free street parking available
7-minute walk from Croydon train station
10-minute walk from Ashfield train station
Appointments
Daytime, evening and weekend appointments available.
Fees & Insurance
Initial assessment - 80 minutes $160
Regular sessions - 50 minutes $130
Payment Options
Cash
Direct transfer
Credit card (2.2% surcharge)
Contact Natalie
Please contact me to make an appointment