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Catalina Paulsen

Catalina Paulsen

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85 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, QLD 4064
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My approach is to listen deeply with empathy and compassion to ensure I provide a non-judgmental space for clients to share their stories and life experiences. I believe that creating a warm and friendly environment is key to building trust and fostering a sense of security for my clients. One of my strengths is the ability to connect and build trusting therapeutic relationships with the people I work with. I greatly value curiosity and kindness, and this supports me to deepen my understanding of your story in every session. This creates a relationship and space where you feel safe to express yourseef freely and authentically.
In my 10 years of experience, I have worked both in Chile and Australia in therapeutic settings supporting families, women and children who have experienced childhood trauma, gender-based violence, political and systemic abuse through individual, family and group interventions.
I use humour and playfulness in sessions, because I believe that counselling is the encounter of two -or more- human beings wanting to establish a deep and meaningful connection which then, in turn, can aid someone's recovery or healing journey through a trusting therapeutic relationship. If this resonates with you, I look forward to connecting with you.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ayun Therapy

85 Latrobe Terrace

Paddington, QLD 4064 map

I can offer sessions in-person on Fridays in Paddington QLD, or telehealth appointments on weekdays in the evening.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Catalina Paulsen
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ayun Therapy

85 Latrobe Terrace

Paddington, QLD 4064 map

I can offer sessions in-person on Fridays in Paddington QLD, or telehealth appointments on weekdays in the evening.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Catalina Paulsen
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you
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Catalina Paulsen
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from University of Queensland Catalina Paulsen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
  • Bachelor in Psychology, Professional Degree, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Australian Childhood Foundation Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma / 2020
  • Degree/Diploma from The University of Queensland in (MA) Master in Peace and Conflict Studies / 2018
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Catalina Paulsen
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Catalina Paulsen
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Practice Areas

  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Migration Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety and trauma. During our initial session, we will spend sometime getting to know each other, to make sure we can build a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. My clients often describe me as a kind and compassionate therapist, which is the intentional approach I like to take with everyone I work with.
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Catalina Paulsen
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety and trauma. During our initial session, we will spend sometime getting to know each other, to make sure we can build a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. My clients often describe me as a kind and compassionate therapist, which is the intentional approach I like to take with everyone I work with.
Photo of Catalina Paulsen
Catalina Paulsen
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Endorsement

Tanya Genito
Tanya Genito
PsychotherapistAMHSW
Catalina is a very experienced counsellor working many years the community sector and very glad she has made the move to private practice where I skills will shine. Catalina provides a nonjudgmental approach and has a curious and warm nature

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese
Spanish

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Portuguese
Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Evolutionary Developmental Psychology
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Post-Rationalist Psychotherapy
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Catalina Paulsen
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Catalina Paulsen
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Ayun Therapy

85 Latrobe Terrace

Paddington, QLD 4064

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I can offer sessions in-person on Fridays in Paddington QLD, or telehealth appointments on weekdays in the evening.
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Catalina Paulsen
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I can offer sessions in-person on Fridays in Paddington QLD, or telehealth appointments on weekdays in the evening.
Photo of Catalina Paulsen
Catalina Paulsen