- Carl Rogers
Philosophy & Vision
I have had a lifelong passion for greater awareness, and self-expansion, reading a book by June Singer titled Androgyny, in my late teens. She was a Jungian Analyst, and the explanation of feminine (soul) and masculine (mind) qualities existing in all of us, coming into balance, made sense to me even then.
Yet, like anything, it is always, all-ways, more meaningful when we have the experience and embodiment, ourselves.
I believe therapy provides a space for us to access our internal world, without the noise of others opinions or perspectives. Leading us, if we are willing, to face that which is unhealed, accept ourselves and inevitably lead us towards taking more responsibility for our lives.
I work with clients who are open and willing to change. The issue may be addiction, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, anxiety. In addition to individual counselling sessions, I also run a codependency group.
Background
I have a varied work life, yet the majority of it has been working directly with people, through hospitality, the printing industry, promotional advertising, massage, I even worked at a ghost tour company for a short bit whilst I contemplated the next phase of my life, after returning from NZ.
During my Masters studies I had the opportunity to work in a private rehab specialising in all addictions, where I learnt much about the imbalances of the heart and mind and the painful way they manifest. I then began private practice, whilst also working part-time at a women's rehab.
Services
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Arts (Psych) - 2002 - Macquarie University
- PGDip (Psych) - 2004 - Macquarie University
- Masters of Counselling & Psychotherapy - 2020 - Torrens University/JNI
Modalities
Attachment Theory - EMDR - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Experiential - Holistic - Inner Child - Interpersonal - Jungian - Meditation - Mindfulness - Psychodynamic - Somatic Psychotherapy - Soul Centred Psychotherapy - Systems Theory - Trauma-Informed
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical
Practice Locations
Suite 616, Level 6, 185 Elizabeth St
Sydney NSW 2010
The closest station to my practice is Town Hall or St James, both within 5min walk. Or any bus service that stops at Sheraton at the Park, Elizabeth St.
Appointments
I am available Wednesday to Saturday, in person, and Tuesday to Saturday for Telehealth.
Fees & Insurance
Medibank Private, Police Health, Teachers Health, AHM Health
Languages
English
Greek
Payment Options
Bank Transfer
Contact Xanthe
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Xanthe Katsouras
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It felt right, and I love the realness of conversations when people are experiencing challenges in their life, and then having the opportunity to see them move through those changes, doing things they never would have thought possible prior.
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Even though I have been influenced most by Carl Jung's philosophy, the majority, if not all of my reading of his philosophy has come through female Jungian Analysts. This has allowed a natural and organic understanding of the interconnectedness of the body, heart, mind and soul with all life.
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The movement towards wholeness.
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The methods I use are dependent on the client I am working with, most importantly, Listening. I encourage meditation, journal writing, and practical tools, that allow for a more conscious relationship between the different parts of self.
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When they feel differently about things in their life, and are able to act on their own behalf more consistently and affectively.
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It allowed me to start to process things in an entirely different way, something that I could never have accomplished simply by talking to friends. It changed the relationship I had with myself, and others, giving me the confidence to make changes I could not have imagined before.
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I love seeing people become more anchored in themselves, able to experience more contentment, and agency.
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Of course and I am very good at taking care of myself on those days.
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At this time, a lack of connection to self in a meaningful way. Many people don't really love or have a very good sense of who they are, so they are over anchored to beliefs, and opinions. When we have reverence for self, we have reverence for all life.
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Too many, to mention but most recently, The Peanut Butter Falcon (movie), the book Red, Hot & Holy by Sera Beak, another book, The Love Song of the Universe. Stan Walker's song I AM.