Stress Counselling in Canberra, ACT

Psychology sessions give you the opportunity to take a step back and explore what is really important to you. We address implementing the fundamentals, of optimum sleep, nutrition, enjoyable movement and rewarding relationships to put you in the healthiest physiological and neurological state to respond adaptively to stress and challenges when they arise. Making this manageable and tangible sets you up to actualise goals and live in accordance with your valued priorities. I practice neurological condition through physiological health practices and resilience skill building. This is proactive mental health.

Are you struggling with a challenging relationship or stressful situation at home or work? Are you the parent of a child or adolescent with their own mental health challenges - you're busy caring for them, and feel like no one is caring for you? Are you feeling overwhelmed by rising levels of stress and anxiety in this uncertain world? Does life just feel too fast and too hard? You don't have to struggle alone. I would be privileged to walk with you awhile.

Whether you've encountered an unexpected difficulty in your life, need to work through past events, or simply want to make some changes, we all need some help now and again. I'm a queer-friendly, sex-positive counsellor who works in a broad range of areas including depression, stress , trauma, grief and loss, sexual and gender identity, and relationship difficulties.

When you are feeling anxious and stressed then you need an expert to support you to get back to normal. I specialise in anxiety and stress disorders and have over 10 years experience in the field.

I have over 20 years experience working with people in a variety of health related areas and am passionate about helping all people to achieve quality of life. I have been working with Centacare for 2 years now for this reason, to provide relief and support to all demographics of our society, through therapy and education. Yes, I can list the many challenges that I help people with, anxiety, stress , depression, anger, grief etc but my greatest desire is to make therapy achievable and comfortable for everyone, to be right there with you, listen to you, support you, make you feel safe. I am a person centred therapist.

Monica has a strong humanistic approach to inquiry and assessment which recognises that emotional injuries are embedded in the interpersonal. Combining insights from the neuroscience of attachment and psychophysiology of trauma, together with her warm, sociable personality and highly skilled empathetic attunement, Monica works collaboratively with each of her clients to build a positive therapeutic alliance as a mechanism for emotional, cognitive and behavioural change. This process can take time and depends on the client’s readiness, willingness and capacity for the therapeutic work to address underlying core issues.

Once you know exactly ‘what’ to do you will quickly regain control, find your feet, and move forward. I have over 30 years experience helping people and have been a consultant in charge of a major hospital Psychology Clinic. I have also worked in an Anxiety Disorder Clinic, and Family Therapy Clinic. This level of expertise allows for accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. I employ practical, tested methods. When you are under stress it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you are powerless, and that this is just the way things are. You will start to believe, “I’m not as capable as I once was"

I’m keen to help people and possess the essential experience, knowledge and skills that are needed. I provide online counselling assisting and helping my clients to manage with such issues as stress , anxiety, depression, burnout and problems due to experiencing childhood trauma. I have successfully completed special training and I am qualified to provide counselling to women who are experiencing problems when dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

Do you feel like you are lost in a wilderness of loss and grief and fed up with people telling you to get over it? Have you lost your direction and not sure where you are heading, not living your values and not going anywhere, going in circles, or going backwards? Do you feel that home or work is not how you would like it to be? Do you feel overwhelmed with commitments, a never ending to-do-list and feel in a brain fog? Through counselling, coaching and consulting I can help you to honour your loss, rebuild your life, find your place to meet, acknowledge and accept where you are and where you might want to be.

If you're struggling to meet your work demands, maintain your relationships, or have difficulty engaging in activities that previously brought you pleasure, then you may be feeling the effects of stress . The more stress you encounter, the more likely you are to experience burnout. Unfortunately, burnout can affect your wellbeing and your ability to perform at work and the way you interact with loved ones. I can help you learn new ways to reduce stress and compassionately reconnect with those close to you in and outside of your workplace.

Sometimes life becomes a little too challenging and you need some extra assistance to help you to get past a difficult time. In a confidential and caring environment, Anne will support you to gain more insight into your concern to enable you to experience more relaxation, empowerment and resilience in your life. Anne works with a broad range of clients such as those experiencing : PTSD, trauma (present or in the past), stress , anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, repetitive self-destructive emotional patterns, body pain / illness, transitions in life, grief or loss, stress , spiritual curiosity or concerns.

I’m Robyn Davis, a qualified counsellor and art therapist living in Canberra, ACT. I have over twenty years experience working with a diverse range of people in the private, public and community sectors. I offer counselling, art therapy and professional supervision sessions face to face and online. I also provide individual and small group interventions to suit your workplace and organizational needs. I hold professional membership with the Australian and New Zealand Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZCATA), and the Australian Counselling Association.

Treating adolescents; adults; older adults; couples; families. Helping you to live a more fulfilling life doing what matters to you.

I work with clients from all backgrounds in a client centred and empathetic manner. My ability is to work with you to help distill what is exactly happening for you and then to get to work on building a foundation to move forward.

I help ADHD'ers and Autistic adults get out of their own way... And start living their best life! Along the way, we may cover issues including low confidence, energy and mood; social anxiety and performance anxiety; negative body image; and the stress of carrying the mother-lode (doing everything and still feeling guilty about not doing enough). We will combat the barriers and "waiting until..." thoughts that keep you stuck in unhelpful patterns. We will also locate your skills in self-compassion and self-acceptance, self-care and developing better boundaries to protect your time, energy and mental health.

I am an enthusiastic, energetic and reliable individual with a wealth of experiences combined with appropriate qualifications who has been supporting individuals through general, complex and diverse issues they may experience. I believe in creative yet simple ways to bring out positive emotional, social and cognitive changes in people. I have a diverse and comprehensive educational background from the University of Adelaide and Delhi (India). I have current police checks, all my DCSI screenings. Providing E-Counselling to NRIs and Indians. In one sentence, encouraging self care, positivity and mental health is my life’s passion.

I approach counselling in a collaborative way; working with you to achieve healthier and happier days. I do this by getting you in touch with how you think, feel and behave so you can take ownership of your own wellbeing and set yourself on a path for a positive future. Through counselling, I can help you manage and grow beyond struggle with depression and anxiety, stress management, grief, trauma, relationships, body image, navigating the school yard or workplace stresses. By working with me, you will develop a deeper understanding of the effects that stress , anxiety and other issues can have on your wellbeing.

I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma. I hold a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Adelaide as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in psychology. I can assist you with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, adjustment difficulties, anger management, bullying and harassment, self-esteem issues, self-development, eating disorder, OCD, worries, social anxiety and panics.

Who do I work with? You are an adult, aged 21 years and above and are happy to do online appointments. You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, stress , or relationship problems. You may have difficulties with perfectionism, procrastination, or unwanted habits and annoying addictions. You're looking for more than just 'talk therapy' and can commit to doing 15-30 minutes/day of homework in order to practice new ways of thinking and start rewiring your brain. You're courageous and willing to face, and step over, those old roadblocks!