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Individual Therapy

Therapy is about working together with the client to address their challenges and find the best way forward. In supporting my clients to achieve their goals, I provide only empirically validated therapy. I work primarily with adults, however in certain circumstances I can work with adolescents. 

The evidence-based approaches provided in my practice include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

I can assist in:

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Addressing adverse life experiences/Trauma

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Depression

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Anxiety-based conditions

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Secondary trauma

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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a powerful psychological treatment that has been used effectively for over 30 years in a variety of international settings and cultures with many different types of psychological distress. Often disturbing events happen in our lives that stay with us. The brain cannot process information as it ordinarily does. One moment can become ‘frozen in time’ and remembering the trauma may feel as bad as going through it for the first time. This is because the images, sounds, smells and feelings still seem to be there – they haven’t changed. Such memories have a lasting negative effect that interferes with the way a person sees the world and the way that they relate to other people.

EMDR has a positive effect on how the brain processes information. Following an EMDR session, the person may no longer relieve the trauma. They still recall that an incident happened, but it no longer feels upsetting. 

EMDR is also increasingly used to treat symptoms which are not necessarily trauma-related, such as depression, panic disorder, phobias, performance anxiety, self-esteem issues and other anxiety-related disorders.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems. Numerous research studies suggest that CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. 

CBT places an emphasis on helping individuals learn to be their own therapists. Through exercises in the session as well as “homework” exercises outside of sessions, patients/clients are helped to develop coping skills, whereby they can learn to change their own thinking, problematic emotions, and behavior.

CBT therapists emphasize what is going on in the person’s current life, rather than what has led up to their difficulties. A certain amount of information about one’s history is needed, but the focus is primarily on moving forward in time to develop more effective ways of coping with life.

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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a modified type of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others.

  • The fee for a standard appointment of 50 minutes is $250 (GST inclusive)

  • Payment by Bank transfer is due upon issuing an invoice. If bank transfer is not possible, cash payment can be accepted.

    Should an account remain unpaid after the due date indicated on the invoice, future appointments will be postponed until payment is received.

  • Please note the cancellation fees apply from 24 hours before appointments. A 50% fee occurs if cancellation is made less than 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. Appointments that are not attended without any notification will incur the full session fee.