Rowena Bianchino
Psychotherapist, Social Worker
Harbour Therapy Clinic
Coffs Harbour Jetty, NSW 2450
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
Rowena Bianchino is a psychotherapist and social worker who aims to clarify client's understanding of themselves and their life circumstances by assisting them to uncover the purpose that propels them forward into their lives. In therapy clients present with specific life crises and ask how to manage what is happening and explore what can be done about it.
Rowena assists clients to become better at handling difficult relationships and how to learn to exist within love's shadow. Her love of art, literature and philosophy inform her creative approach to therapy, and is reflected in the consultation rooms at Harbour Therapy Clinic and the new Wellness Studio.
Rowena's practice is trauma informed and inclusive.
Background
Rowena began working in the human service sector in 1984, as a refuge worker in Kings Cross. Since then she has worked in AOD rehabilitation programmes and with youth. As well as being a caterer she holds artist Salons in France and Italy..(someone's got to do it!) Rowena works with people recovering from Trauma and Displacement, Grief and Loss, Alcohol and other Drug related issues, Relationship issues, Mid -Life transition, Anxiety and Depression, and with members from the sex/gender diverse community (LGBTQI+). Rowena founded HTC and the Wellness Studio in Coffs Harbour and has supported many therapists to launch their practice.
Services
Harbour Therapy Clinic (HTC) has two beautiful spaces at the Jetty area in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Both the clinic and the studio offer light filled spaces with sea breezes, curated for the comfort, safety and pleasure of our clients and practitioners. HTC is well located being a short distance from the CBD, the beach and the main retail areas. Our team of Psychotherapists, Counsellors, and Psychologists, allied health professionals, yoga and movement teachers, bodyworkers and natural medicine practitioners offer a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We understand that effective therapy requires a mind/body approach fully engaging the client in planning and directing their treatment goals.
Quality Provision
At Harbour Therapy Clinic and the Wellness Studio you will find a dedicated professional team of mental health practitioners. Our diverse team offers clients a range of modalities with the aim of meeting whatever needs they may have for improving their lives, relationships and mental and physical health. Harbour Therapy Clinic is an inclusive practice and encourages LGBTQI and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. We provide practice rooms and support for emerging practitioners.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Counselling and Human Change - 2012 - Jansen Newman Institute
- Masters of Social Work - 2015 - Southern Cross University
Modalities
CBT - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Existential - Interpersonal - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Psychodynamic - Solution Oriented - Systems Theory
Therapy Approach
HTC offers a range of therapeutic approaches, within a framework that is trauma-informed and which addresses people's life issues in a direct, logical and open manner. We take a holistic and evidence-based mind/body approach. We explore ways in which they can capitalise on their strengths and individual talents and transcend the obstacles that are holding clients back on their journey to finding what they want and need for a full life. Our approach does not pathologise or blame the past, it goes beyond CBT and other short-term symptom-relieving therapies towards a pragmatic, but deeply philosophical way of tackling life problems. We believe that clients are actualising beings and have their own wisdom about what they need.
Professional Associations
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
Suite 1 & 5
364A Harbour Drive
Coffs Harbour Jetty NSW 2450
There is plenty of on-street parking available in the surrounding area as well as public transport stops in close proximity to the clinic.
Appointments
Clinic hours are flexible and take into account client's work and family schedules.
Clinic hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 9.00 pm Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm .
Fees & Insurance
Medicare rebates
Victims Services NSW.
NDIS
Workcover
DVA
EAP
Private fund rebates
Enquire about the payment options when booking
We are not a bulk billing practice
Payment Options
Cash, Eftpos, Direct Deposit.
Contact Rowena
Please contact me to make an appointment