Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Cathy is an empathic and trauma sensitive specialist who uses Neuro-affirming practice and keen to be accessible and supportive to those most in need in a timely manner. Having 37 years' experience in the human service field. Cathy is passionate about providing timely access to support for those either geographically isolated or have diverse needs for counselling and therapies with a particular interest in supporting individuals living with PTSD (complex), BPD, childhood trauma or strong emotional reactions. Cathy is experienced in grief and loss counselling and sensitively supports carers experiencing anticipatory grief.
Cathy specializes in works with youth, adults and older persons. using a range of modalities including EMDR, DBT, CBT, CPT, Grief and Loss counselling, parts work, somatic therapy, sand tray and DBT group skills. Cathy is aligned with values which promote fairness and justice to all communities and diverse voices.
Nursing, Social work, crises support, and trauma therapy training has provided me with the skills, experience and empathy to provide a range of support for people with diverse issues and alternative cultural backgrounds. It is priority for me to be non-judgemental and accessible in a timely manner for anyone reaching out for support to me.
Call or Email Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner now for a free 15 minute consultation - (08) 7509 4479
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $85
- Couple Sessions $140
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, CashInsurance
- Bupa
- Medicare Bulk Billing
- Medicare Rebates
- Teachers Health
Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7509 4479
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Cathy Perry
- In Practice for 15 years
- Social Work, Social Work, Graduated 2011
- Membership with EMDRAA Accreditation / 2023
Social Worker: Cathy Perry
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7509 4479
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Relapse
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Grief and loss including carer anticipated grief.
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7509 4479
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing therapy for trauma
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (08) 7509 4479
Groups
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills group
A DBT Skills Group is a structured, group-based component of DBT, practical, evidence-backed skills that help you regulate emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and be mindful. This 6-session model is a practical skill based and not individual therapy which can be accessed individually. Expressions of individual interest encouraged via the Peaceful Pathways website.
Practice Areas
Anger Management
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Depression
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$40
Location
The Freeling Lutheran Community Hall
22
Clarke Street
Freeling, SA 5372
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Location
Cathy Perry Accredited EMDR Practioner
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (08) 7509 4479