Astrid de Ruiter
Counsellor, PACFA
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Let's Connect (07) 5451 4048
I am a PACFA registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience, a certified Level 2 IFS psychotherapist, and a certified mindfulness teacher. I have a special interest in trauma informed, mindfulness and body-based approaches. I specialize in working with complex childhood trauma, but can also help with a range of other issues.
My clients have often tried various psychological modalities which helped to some degree, but continued to struggle with certain issues. The combination of therapeutic modalities I use, particularly IFS, often helps people go much deeper within themselves and resolve those issues.
In my work I integrate a range of therapy modalities, depending on what is needed for the person and in each session. I draw on person-centred counselling, various mindfulness based approaches, a range of (somatic) body-focused modalities, and in more recent years very often Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
I have a deep trust in people’s innate capacity to overcome difficulties in their life. I see the therapy process as simply the catalyst they need for change, healing and growth to take place. My style of counselling is gentle, authentic and compassionate. One of my strengths is listening deeply to where you're at, and to find what you need to move forward.
Call or Email Astrid de Ruiter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (07) 5451 4048
Let's Connect (07) 5451 4048
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- NDIS
Astrid de Ruiter
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5451 4048
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Astrid de Ruiter
- In Practice for 20 years
- MSci (Physics); Grad Dip Counselling; Post Grad Dip Psychology; Certified L2 IFS Therapist; , Grad Dip Counselling, Graduated 2006
- Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Member
- Diploma from QUT Psychology / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Astrid de Ruiter
Counsellor, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5451 4048
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
Practice Areas
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Dutch
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Dutch
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Astrid de Ruiter
Counsellor, PACFA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (07) 5451 4048
Groups
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is an 8-week skills training course that helps people learn mindfulness and discover how they can apply this to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, irritability, chronic pain and improve wellbeing, resilience and functioning in daily life. Courses are run 4 times per year. Please feel free to contact me or go to my website for more information and start dates of the next course.
Practice Areas
Anxiety
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$60
Group Meets
Every Tue 6:30 P.M. - 9 P.M.
Location
Bloomhill Cancer Care
Buderim, QLD 4556
Email Astrid de Ruiter about this group or call - (07) 5451 4048