Mr Peter Ballard
Social Worker AMHSW, Psychotherapist
Peter Ballard
Pottsville, NSW 2489
In Person Consultations
Philosophy & Vision
I am drawn to the notion that healing comes from within and I see my professional responsibility as supporting an individual in this process in a safe therapeutic environment. I see life as a journey during which a person has an opportunity to work through issues, a process that could lead to them being more fully themselves.
Background
45 years experience as a professional social worker in three countries.
20 years experience as a registered GIM therapist
Extensive work with women who are in recovery from post natal depression, and their partners
GIM presentations/workshops
Services
Individual counselling
Music psychotherapy (Guided Imagery and Music (GIM))
Music and imagery group sessions
Quality Provision
Individual supervision
Continuing professional development sessions
Extensive reading of the literature
Attendance at workshops and conferences
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Work (Distinction) - 1991 - University of South Australia
- Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery - 2002 - Association of Music and Imagery (USA)
Modalities
Emotional Release - Experiential - Inner Child - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Music Therapy - Sand Tray - Transpersonal
Therapy Approach
I work best with those who have a a strong commitment to the therapeutic process. I especially work with individuals whose creativity is blocked. When music is used it can lead to accessing the inner landscape and facilitate contact with hitherto neglected areas of the psyche. The intention is to be fully engaged with the music so that the inner exploration will, over time, have long lasting beneficial effects. I often use expressive modalities such as drawing, clay work and sand play to facilitate processing.
I am guided by the words of the Dalai Lama - 'you are responsible for your own salvation'.
Professional Associations
- Music and Imagery Association of Australia
Practice Locations
1/39 Mylestom Circle
Pottsville NSW 2489
Unlimited street parking
Appointments
Monday - Friday 9 am to 4 pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Fees & Insurance
$80 per hour for counselling sessions
$100 for music psychotherapy sessions
Concessions
Contact Peter
Please contact me to make an appointment