Medibank Private Counselling in Frenchs Forest, NSW

I am a clinical psychologist and executive coach. I specialise in men's health and workplace stress and anxiety. I am a warm and kind professional committed to improving wellbeing and performance through harnessing the power of evidence-based therapeutic and executive coaching techniques. I provide a non-judgmental and transformative space in which clients feel supported. I draw from training in a wide range of empirically supported treatments and coaching frameworks, taking an integrative approach in their application based on individual needs.

Senior Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Certified (BCIA) in Fremantle Private-Practice, servicing Perth-metro & online clients AU-worldwide. Also specializing in Occupational & Sports Psych, online coaching. Special interest in executive stress, wellness, peak performance assessment, coaching & consulting. For some clinical clients therapy offers an opportunity to be more self aware, for others it's learning a new skill or tool(s) to be better problem solvers, communicators, etc and for others a chance to heal old wounds, let go of old baggage, and move on to a richer, fuller life. I assist in all these dimensions, and more.

Feeling unheard, unsupported, alone or unloved in your relationship? Issues that occur over time with a loss of connection, poor communication, a betrayal or even where one partner may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ptsd or a major life change like an illness can all contribute to relationships breaking down over time. These create what seem like insurmountable challenges and it's not always easy to move forward when you're stuck in a place of pain. I help motivated clients like you affect change within yourself, enabling you to have a positive relationship with yourself and your partner.

You promised you would not watch online porn or live sex cams again. You feel guilt and shame because you want to stop but cant. You visited a sex worker during lockdown and now you are worried you might have put the health of your family at risk. You plan to spend a short time on dating apps and find yourself spending hours on them, unable to put them down, feeling desperate and hopeless. You have an instant attraction when you meet a particular type of person, believing they are the one. You are in recovery for alcohol / drug addiction, but your compulsive sexual acting out behaviours have increased and you feel guilt and shame.

I provide clients with a supportive and safe space to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to address an individuals’ needs and equip them with skills to take on life’s challenges. I aim to be authentic in my practice and to help clients feel at ease in the therapy room. At the heart of my approach is the belief that people are able to grow and evolve in order to live a meaningful life. I feel privileged to be in a position to observe people grow and take this into their lives outside the therapy room.

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!

Immediately Available - No Waitlist - Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Practitioner. Are you overwhelmed, anxious or depressed or seeking practical support? Are you struggling with an issue on your own? We can work this out together to help you feel more in control. I can help you see your situation more clearly with talking therapy and I use a unique technique similar to EMDR for emotional distress support, which can be incorporated into our sessions as needed, which is also great for virtual sessions (generally 8-10 sessions).

It is my belief that we are all worthy of a place we can go to speak the truth of who we are and be received with compassion, understanding and deep reverence. Being human is hard work and we were never made to do it all alone. I welcome every part of your identity into the room with an open heart and an open mind. I am passionate about working with individuals who are interested in knowing themselves. I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and counselling and our work together is all about building a deeply therapeutic relationship and thus strengthening the relationship with self.

Individual therapy: clients affected by childhood trauma / attachment traumas, emotional pain, addictive behaviors, disordered eating patterns, impact of chronic illness, terminal illness / facing end of life. Support with complex family dynamics, ancestral trauma, relationship issues - family or peers, body image, self-identity. Migrant issues. Support of grieving / bereaved, life after loss. Couple therapy: assisting couples to consciously begin or renew a relationship, re-discover the meaning of a partnership, traumatised couples - recovery work, and / or supporting those needing to consciously un-couple.

I endeavour to develop a safe, comfortable and judgement-free space for people to explore their daily challenges and aspirations in life. I seek to provide individualised evidence-based treatments to facilitate meaningful change and growth.

“Everybody is important; everybody deserves to live their best life. I am here to help you connect with yourself and others, to solve your requests as quickly and effectively as possible, in a way that is long lasting and sustainable”. Her approach is unique. She integrates therapies and customises them to suit the needs of the client. She aims to work with clients to co-create individually tailored and sustainable solutions. Amanda’s interventions aim to address the important relationship between the mind and body. She enjoys helping clients attain a greater wellbeing.

Christina offers high-quality adult clinical psychology. She is experienced working with adults & older adult, uni students, doctors & med students, psychologists, healthcare workers & veterans. Her clinical interests are depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, grief & loss, PTSD & trauma, childhood issues, bulimia/binge eating, serious medical diagnoses, health anxiety, burnout & imposter syndrome. Christina offers evidence based therapy Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR & hypnosis. She has particular expertise in Schema Therapy & is, one of a few therapist in SA, certified as a Schema Therapist Supervisor Trainer.

My practice motto is "Changing lives through simple solutions!" because this is what I strive\ to achieve with each and every client... As a registered psychotherapist, certified clinical supervisor, certified practising hypnotherapist and certified practising coach I work from a deeply personal motive to empower others to be better for themselves!

If you're struggling to meet your work demands, maintain your relationships, or have difficulty engaging in activities that previously brought you pleasure, then you may be feeling the effects of stress. The more stress you encounter, the more likely you are to experience burnout. Unfortunately, burnout can affect your wellbeing and your ability to perform at work and the way you interact with loved ones. I can help you learn new ways to reduce stress and compassionately reconnect with those close to you in and outside of your workplace.