Philosophy & Vision
I offer professional and experienced Counselling and Psychotherapy -working with Individuals and Couples and offer Supervision for Human Services Professionals. I bring to my work a warm personal style, solid clinical training (BSW, UNSW, Dip. Psych, ANZAP), a collaborative approach and diverse work and life experiences.
Areas of specialization include depression, anxiety, relationships communication development, intimacy and desire concerns, self-esteem issues, feeling stuck, grief, personality & mood disruptions, sexuality and sexual identity, trauma, life - relationship transitions.
Background
I hold a degree in Social Work).
A Post Graduate Diploma in Adult Psychotherapy (ANZAP).
A Master of Applied Science (RMIT)
Over 25 years of professional experience, I have worked across a range of practice settings as a Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist & Consultant. I have maintained my Therapy & Consulting Practice since 2000.
Services
Counselling & Psychotherapy with Individuals & Couples
Medicare rebates available.
Quality Provision
I hold two clinical qualifications and a master's degree. I also participate in regular Clinical Supervision and have professional affiliations with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW); the Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP); I have undertaken training with the Couples Institute in California, USA.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Work - 1987 - UNSW
- Graduate Dip. Adult Psychotherapy - 1999 - ANZAP
- Master of Applied Science - 2007 - RMIT
Modalities
CBT - Conversational Model - Interpersonal - Narrative Therapy - Object Relations - Person Centred - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Self Psychology - Systems Theory
Therapy Approach
I generally recommend meeting with people to undertake a 2-session assessment discussion. This provides us with the opportunity to get an overview of presenting issues and relevant bits of history, see how we feel about working together, and then consider helpful options for moving forward.
Interpersonal, Systems, Cognitive Behavior therapy, Psychodynamic models & Self Psychology, and The Couples Developmental Model are the foundation theories which guide my practice.
Professional Associations
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy
- Australian Association of Social Workers
Practice Locations
Dymocks Building, Level 7
428 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
Close to Town Hall, Wynyard and Martin Place Stations
On route for all City Bus services
Paid parking available in QVB or metered parking surrounding Hyde Park
Appointments
Tuesday - Friday | 9am - 7pm
It is likely that you will reach my confidential practice voicemail. Please leave your contact details. I will return your call within 1 business day.
Fees & Insurance
2025 fees
Individual sessions $185
Couple sessions $245
Medicare - (10 sessions per year may be rebated at $87 per session)
Where financial hardship is occurring, a concession rate is available.
Payment Options
Cash, Credit Card, TAP, EFT
Contact Stewart
Please contact me to make an appointment