INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Offered individually, people attend with a specific concern or area in their life they would like assistance with. The treatment of this concern is the focus of the sessions, with a therapeutic plan negotiated during the first session. Although some concerns can be addressed in 2 -3 sessions, treatment is usually in 6 session blocks with a review at the end of each block. Most people need 12 – 18 sessions of therapy to get lasting results.
WORKING WITH CHILDREN
WHAT PARENTS CAN EXPECT
Sessions are 50-55 minutes long.
When working with children under 15 (or under 20 if they have developmental delays) a session with the parents/carers without the child occurs before meeting with the child. This session covers information about the child and the difficulties they are facing, and includes information gathering about history, family functioning and other factors contributing to the child’s emotions and behaviours.
Following the initial session, sessions with children include a short check-in with parents/carers at the beginning of the session, but the majority of the session is spent with the child alone.
When working with children, additional sessions are also required through-out the therapy process focussing on skills training for parents/carers in behaviour management and emotion regulation. In addition, at times home visits or school visits are necessary to observe the child in that environment.
Group parenting information sessions are held in the evenings periodically throughout the year.
SUPERVISION
Registered Supervisor with AHPRA and APS: Clinical supervision of other Psychologists, Social Workers, Counsellors or Youth workers – offered on an individual or small group basis.
Courses
Parenting 101
4 session Parenting course - offered after business hours.
Focusing on strategies to increase parents skill in managing problematic behaviours and difficult emotions in children.
Offered as a adjunct to therapy or while waiting for individual therapy to commence general.
Limited places available – offered twice a year.
Please note the following:
- Current Clients of service: Fee for course of 4 sessions will be $120 per person or for partners, fee of $160 (per couple);
- Not current clients: Fee for course of 4 sessions will be $200; or $240 per couple.
- These courses are not covered by Medicare or NDIS, however may be covered by Private Health Insurance (check with your provider).
Next course offered - TBC
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Moods, Anxiety and Depression (including stress and anger)
A four session mood and stress management group – offered after business hours
Basics of managing difficult moods – covering triggers, lifestyle factors and negative thoughts contributing to difficult moods, as well as practice of strategies and habits to overcome these states.
Offered as an adjunct to therapy or while waiting for individual therapy to commence.
Limited places available – offered twice a year.
Please note the following:
- Current Clients of service: Fee for course of 4 sessions will be $120 per person or for partners, fee of $160 (per couple);
- Not current clients: Fee for course of 4 sessions will be $200; or $240 per couple.
- These courses are not covered by Medicare or NDIS, however may be covered by Private Health Insurance (check with your provider).
Next Course offered - TBC
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Understanding and overcoming post-traumatic stress disorder
8 Session Group and individual therapy programme (required initial face-to face assessment to determine suitability for group programme.
Limited places available. Offered once a year, from September – November, during business hours.
Seminars & Workshops
Delivery of Professional and Personal Development seminars and workshops on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
- Mental Health Awareness
- Managing Difficult Behaviours
- Understanding Trauma
- Understanding and responding to Deliberate Self-harm and suicidal behaviours
- Understanding Drug and Alcohol use and other addictive behaviours
- Communication
- Boundaries – with kids
- Boundaries – in the workplace
- Caring for the carer
- Mindfulness in the workplace
- Living life on purpose - Goal setting, overcoming obstacles, mental strategies for success
Other seminars and workshops able to be developed according to need