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Connections WA Andrea Groom

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551 Marmion Street, Booragoon, WA 6154
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Available both in-person and online
551 Marmion Street Booragoon, WA 6154
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Andrea is an experienced Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and AHPRA board approved supervisor. Andrea is grounded in Rogerian psychotherapy, which lays out a strong foundation for creating a safe and supportive environment for connection. She has created Connections WA a multi disciplinary team to assist individuals to grow and thrive. Andrea is a seasoned child, adolescent and family therapist. Area of speciality: Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD and trauma, suicidal ideation and self harm. Complex school concerns, emotional regulation, and undiagnosed individuals. Priority provided for suicidal thoughts, self harm presentations.
We empower and connect with children adults and families to flourish and become happier, healthier and truly themselves. We achieve this by providing connection based approaches, neurodiversity-affirming therapy, built on trust, empathy and equity.
Connection is our cornerstone at Connections WA. Every interaction and intervention is deeply rooted in the science of interpersonal neurobiology, driven by our passion for helping people find more joy and meaning through powerful relationships, call us today on 9524 6491 or visit the website to view our books.
Take the first step to help. Call or Connections WA Andrea Groom now - (08) 9551 7764

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Connections WA

551 Marmion Street

Booragoon, WA 6154 map

(08) 9551 7764

Connections WA

11 Blackburn Drive

3

Port Kennedy, WA 6172 map

Website
All practitioners at Connections WA offer video conferencing and face to face sessions. We are based in Port Kennedy & Booragoon.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, ADHD and Autism 
$291 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (08) 9551 7764
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Connections WA

551 Marmion Street

Booragoon, WA 6154 map

(08) 9551 7764

Connections WA

11 Blackburn Drive

3

Port Kennedy, WA 6172 map

Website
All practitioners at Connections WA offer video conferencing and face to face sessions. We are based in Port Kennedy & Booragoon.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, ADHD and Autism 
$291 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $291

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Medicare Rebates
  • NDIS
"
Please visit the website to see all of our fees. We keep this clear and transparent.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764
"
Please visit the website to see all of our fees. We keep this clear and transparent.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Andrea Groom

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Psychological Society Andrea Groom
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 24 years
  • Bachelor in Psychology, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Stapp AHPRA board approved supervisor / 2023
  • Degree/Diploma from ABC (UK) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Adv. Dip.) Advanced Diploma in Counselling / 2002
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Qualifying as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in the UK over 25 years ago, I then trained as a Psychologist. I worked in schools for 17 years, before setting up Connections WA a multidisciplinary team. We have 2 clinics, one in Rockingham and the other in Booragoon.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764
"
Qualifying as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in the UK over 25 years ago, I then trained as a Psychologist. I worked in schools for 17 years, before setting up Connections WA a multidisciplinary team. We have 2 clinics, one in Rockingham and the other in Booragoon.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • ADHD
  • Autism

Practice Areas

  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Child
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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Andrea is the Principal Psychologist at Connections WA. Specialising in individualised support for child, adolescent, and adults, her areas of particular interest include Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD as well as addressing the multifaceted impact of trauma. Andrea is also a skilled Supervisor, guiding and supporting other mental health professionals in their professional development.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764
"
Andrea is the Principal Psychologist at Connections WA. Specialising in individualised support for child, adolescent, and adults, her areas of particular interest include Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, PTSD as well as addressing the multifaceted impact of trauma. Andrea is also a skilled Supervisor, guiding and supporting other mental health professionals in their professional development.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds. Carl R. Rogers, A Way of Being
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764
"
People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right-hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds. Carl R. Rogers, A Way of Being
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
or call with questions - (08) 9551 7764

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Connections WA

551 Marmion Street

Booragoon, WA 6154

(08) 9551 7764

Additional Location

Connections WA

11 Blackburn Drive

3

Port Kennedy, WA 6172

(08) 9551 7764
"
All practitioners at Connections WA offer video conferencing and face to face sessions. We are based in Port Kennedy & Booragoon.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (08) 9551 7764
"
All practitioners at Connections WA offer video conferencing and face to face sessions. We are based in Port Kennedy & Booragoon.
Photo of Andrea Groom - Connections WA Andrea Groom, Counsellor, MAPS
Connections WA Andrea Groom
Counsellor, MAPS
Take the first step to help. Call now - (08) 9551 7764