Carla Van Der
Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or just not like yourself lately? You don’t have to go through it alone? I am passionate about working with individuals and couples to help them break free from patterns keeping them stuck. Using a systems lens and psychodynamic approach, I focus on fostering relational self-awareness and helping clients create meaningful, long-lasting change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each client’s unique journey toward growth and healing.
I offer a highly personalised and compassionate approach to mental health. Every client I work with receives my full attention, care, and commitment. My practice is grounded in advanced clinical training ss well as the Gottman Method for couples and draws on both systems and psychodynamic frameworks.
Whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or a family. I offer flexible in-person and teletherapy options, making it easy to access tailored support that suits you. My goal is to help you achieve meaningful, lasting change in a safe and private environment, with empathy and respect. Experience therapy that’s tailored to your story and your goals
Call or Email Carla Van Der Poel now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0405 140 622
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $220
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal Carla Van Der Poel
Psychotherapist, PACFA
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Carla Van Der Poel
- In Practice for 2 years
- ACAP , Masters in counselling and Psychotherapy , Graduated 2024
- Certificate from The Gottman Institue Level 1 Gottman Method / 2025
- Degree/Diploma from University of New England in Psychology Bachelors in Psychological science / 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Carla Van Der Poel
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0405 140 622
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Carla Van Der Poel
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0405 140 622
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Carla Van Der Poel
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - 0405 140 622