Trauma Focused Counselling in Elizabeth Bay, NSW

Bimba is a counsellor working with adolescents, young adults & and families from diverse socio-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds for over 10 years. Through therapeutic conversations, Bimba seeks to collaborate with the clients, to identify the strengths & expertise to deal with their life's challenges. She is committed to explore and unpack possibilities of their preferred ways of being in the world. In times of uncertainty, we may need a conversation space that enables us to share our most vulnerable thoughts. She offers to hold this space, listen to what is unsaid, and support the client in navigating through the concerns.

My name is Jemimah Cosme and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I specialize in providing therapy to young people with mental health problems. I am located in the heart of Erskineville. Over the last ten years, I have supported countless families and young adults with their mental health. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic interventions, including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family-Based Therapy for Eating Disorders, Structural Family Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.

Amy is a clinical psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. She has a particular interest in providing treatment and support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, sleep issues, perfectionism, and procrastination. She is also proficient in delivering treatment for child and adolescent difficulties, such as emotion dysregulation, behavioural difficulties, and bullying. She aims to create a warm and relaxed environment for clients to explore and process their concerns, as well as learn new skills to overcome these difficulties and achieve their goals.

A client would attend the clinic to address their presenting concerns, without the fear of judgement, stigma or shame. A client might be feeling lost, hopeless or worthless and feeling the need to get some assistance with their mood and negative thoughts.

Would you like to be happier and calmer? Would you like relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety & stress? Would you like to improve your relationships at home or work? Would you like to be spending your time doing the things you care about and getting more enjoyment and satisfaction out of life? We can help you : • learn skills to improve your mood and reduce stress and anxiety • Improve relationships • improve performance at work.

It is said that the trauma we experienced in our past can inform the way we learn to experience our current world. Not having the supports we needed along the way may have also lead us to cope in unhealthy ways, all while searching for ease and peace. Unique to us all, unresolved pain and disconnection can feel too complex or overwhelming to face by ourselves. For many, a range of bio-psycho-social issues develop, including anxiety, depression, loss of motivation, interpersonal conflicts or a negative view of self or the world. So how do we begin to identify and learn healthier ways of coping and reconnecting with the self?

I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.

We will work together on what is most important to you. Many clients are embarking on their recovery journey and are seeking relief from very acute addictive behaviours. Others are seeking longer-term psychotherapy to heal the wounds underlying those addictions. Others still, are seeking just a few sessions for specific challenges, such as a relationship break-up, bouts of anxiety or depression, or because they feel stuck in some way. And often, people don’t really know what they want and need yet, and that’s ok too. Whatever you bring, you are welcome here. Please have a look at my website for food addiction recovery group work.

I support adults, children and families wanting to navigate life’s challenges in a safe and respectful space. Utilising person-centred, systemic, psychodynamic, narrative and trauma-informed approaches, I will support you to process, explore and unearth life’s possibilities.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by negative emotions, reacted by losing your temper with a loved-one and then felt sorry, lost, & helpless? Unresolved problems or traumatic experiences can result in a wide range of physical, emotional & behavioural issues such as appetite, insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, reaching for the booze or even domestic violence. Inevitably, these situations take a toll on you personally & on all your close relationships, leading to further negativity & additional problems, you just know that something is wrong & changes must be made. Behavioral/Emotional/Conflicts/issues don't occur overnight!

Are you struggling with the emotional & psychological fallout of a difficult life event such as a relationship break-up, work place conflict, life stage or other difficult life event? You may feel lonely, depressed, anxious or filled with worry & are struggling to make sense of things & to find meaning & purpose? You may feel like you've hit a wall & wondering whether it's time to reach out for support? Hi I'm Roberta & I work with adults from all stages of life to move through life's challenges so they can live their most meaningful life!

Michelle is Director of Think Positive Consulting and an experienced Registered Psychologist. Michelle provides clinical services to adults (18 years+) of varying demographics and presentations.

Do you need support managing life? Do you get overwhelmed by your job, family and relationships? My focus is to provide you with a safe and non judgemental environment to examine your life and work out what really matters to you. Counselling can help you to develop self-understanding and to feel more in tune with your life and how you are in the world. I will support you and sit with whatever issues you bring with empathy and genuine interest in your life. Appointments are available within a few days and I am happy to work outside of business hours.