Isabella Lay
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified by Psychology Today
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2967
My interest is in working with people who have a history of being in unhealthy relationships and who wish to change this. Clients come to me because they notice a pattern of being attracted to individuals who exhibit behaviours such as abusiveness, control, manipulation and devaluation. This often leads to their sense of rejection and abandonment; and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. Together, we work through factors such as how to regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress and curb impulsiveness. We also learn strategies such as assertiveness, individuation, as well as gaining awareness about the impact of factors such
as attachment, trauma bonds/re-enactment and upbringing. While this is tailored to each individual and based on their goals, the overarching aim(s) are for client’s to increase their self-worth, get out of bad relationships, choose better partners, and build a life that is meaningful to them. I use a mix of therapies, with Dialectical Behavioural
Therapy (to increase skills) and EMDR (to address underlying trauma) as the main therapies, shown to be efficacious for these issues. The relationship between client and therapist is a key part of therapy success. It’s important to me that you feel heard, supported and accepted. Give me a call to see if we can work together to make your life more meaningful
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
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Isabella Lay
Psychologist,
MPsych,
PsyBA General
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency PSY0002265740
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2967
Isabella Lay
Psychologist,
MPsych,
PsyBA General
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Assertiveness Training
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Codependency
- Conflict Resolution
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2967
Isabella Lay
Psychologist,
MPsych,
PsyBA General
Client Focus
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
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Couples
Age
Preteen
,
Teen
,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centred
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2967
Isabella Lay
Psychologist,
MPsych,
PsyBA General
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2967
Isabella Lay
Psychologist,
MPsych,
PsyBA General
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2023