Counselling in Queensland
Christina M Guzzo
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Forest Lake, QLD 4078
I specialize in Solution Focused Counselling, Narrative Therapy, Integrative Breath work Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
An ideal client is one that isn't too sure therapy may be right for them. They may find previous attempts of connecting with therapies left them wanting more. You may find yourself stuck and you wish to shift something that you are unsure about, grow your confidence, explore different ways you relate to yourself and/or others. Your goals would be to experience life, self, others differently. I will assist you finding possibilities within yourself to overcome perceived setbacks to become the best version of yourself.
I specialize in Solution Focused Counselling, Narrative Therapy, Integrative Breath work Therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT).
An ideal client is one that isn't too sure therapy may be right for them. They may find previous attempts of connecting with therapies left them wanting more. You may find yourself stuck and you wish to shift something that you are unsure about, grow your confidence, explore different ways you relate to yourself and/or others. Your goals would be to experience life, self, others differently. I will assist you finding possibilities within yourself to overcome perceived setbacks to become the best version of yourself.
Online Therapists
Joanne Blomquist
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
West Leederville, WA 6007
A Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist whose work explores experiential integrative approaches to health and wellness. Cultivating a strong therapeutic alliance, Jo's warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space for clients to explore therapeutic goals and facilitate sense and meaning making of their issues and life. Therapy can be helpful when our usual way of coping has been challenged or when something in our life just doesn't feel right.
A Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist whose work explores experiential integrative approaches to health and wellness. Cultivating a strong therapeutic alliance, Jo's warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space for clients to explore therapeutic goals and facilitate sense and meaning making of their issues and life. Therapy can be helpful when our usual way of coping has been challenged or when something in our life just doesn't feel right.
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Narrative Counsellors
Is narrative therapy evidence-based?
Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.
How long does narrative therapy last?
Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.
Does narrative therapy work?
Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.
What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?
Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.