Gottman Method Counselling in Mid North Coast, NSW

I aspire to provide the highest level of evidence based care for clients aged 10 years or more utilizing the following therapy: Cognitive Behavior Therapy including EMDR, Acceptance Commitment Therapy / Mindfulness approaches, Cognitive retraining and visualization for persistent pain, and Emotion focused therapy. An extensive initial assessment is conducted over 1-2 sessions and the approach, therapy target(s), and appropriate goals are communally discussed and planned. Grief management and counseling are provided as required. Therapy may be face to face or online.

Olivia's experience as a Clinical Counsellor comes with more than a decade in private practice and pastoral care roles. Specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, workplace bullying, addictions, relationship counselling, family/blended, mediation, child and young adults, grief and anger management. Clientele include corporate who utilise workplace EAP and NDIS clients & private clients with an age range of 6 to 85 years. Face to Face, Video-link or Phone sessions are offered. Olivia who is known for her sincere, peaceful and non-judgmental manner uses evidence based therapies recognising there is no one size fits all.

Imagine a life where you have the skills and attitudes to create the most wonderful on-going relationships with partner, children, family, colleagues and friends.... starting with how you love and respect yourself. LOVE and LIFE are things that we DO, so having a coach or mentor can make all the difference in living the life you came here to live.

Most of us spend a lot of time doing things for others, and it usually means we don’t take the best care of ourselves. Overtime many of us will experience a number of concerns or face unforeseen challenges, such as relationship worries, family dynamics, parenting, trauma, employment or educational problems, bereavement, becoming a Carer or unexpected illness. When we forget to make time for ourselves and take care of our own needs, we can lose our sense of who we really are. If you’re feeling lost or are uncertain of how to make the changes. If you’re feeling like you need to reconnect with yourself and refocus, then I'm here help.

If life feels like a struggle or if you’re just not coping so well, please reach out and contact me. I offer you my experience, expertise and support to help you overcome the challenges that you’re going through. Many people see me for help with depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, communication issues, emotional instability, and more broadly, for finding life direction and meaning again.

Youth often grapple with questions of identity, self-esteem, and a desire to understand their place in the world, managing academic pressures, career decisions, and future uncertainties, while their goals are to develop a strong sense of self, increased self-awareness, and confidence in navigating life's challenges. Couples need improving communication, resolving conflicts, navigating major life changes such as marriage, parenthood, or career shifts , and understanding each other, while their goals are supporting each other through transitions, adapting to change, and maintaining a strong partnership.

Reaching out for support is the hardest step and my job is to make that step as comfortable as possible. My aim each session is to leave you in a better emotional place than when you arrived, with tools for you to achieve and maintain ongoing emotional wellbeing and resilience. I work with a trauma informed, person centred approach. I support you to explore, identify and heal the underlying issues that create conflict, cause disruption or impact your quality of life. I believe trauma to be an experience of anything that takes you away from being your authentic self. Employee Assistance Program, NDIS & NSW Victims sessions available.

Are you or a loved one struggling with anxiety, depression, lack of purpose/motivation, an excess or a lack of emotion, anger management or stress? Counselling can support you to find emotional agility and live a full and meaningful life in line with your core values and improve your connection with yourself, significant others and with the world you live in. The counselling I provide is warm, friendly, accepting, non-judgemental and acknowledges our common human experience of struggling and growing. You are in the drivers seat so you get to take each session where it suits you.

Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.

Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.