Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
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10 Mansfield Street, Thornbury, VIC 3071
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My name is Ru, and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. I work in Thornbury, as well as online. I seek to create a space which allows the client to explore their own minds, and to be able to better understand how they wish to show up in the world. I believe psychotherapy is a powerful modality, which can assist people to work through distressing events and experiences, but also can be utilised as a tool for self-actualisation and insight. I tailor my approach according to the needs of each client and focus on a collaborative approach.
In my practice, I draw on attachment and developmental perspectives, as well as systems and psychodynamic theories. My approach is heavily guided by trauma-informed and somatic principles, as I believe that our bodies provide valuable insights into our inner experiences. Additionally, I have extensive experience in sex and consent education.
As a therapist I am warm and relational. I am experienced in work with people who are LGBTIQA+ identifying, and those who fall outside gender binaries. Some areas of focus are depression/anxiety, life transition, identity and sexuality, relational difficulties and ongoing difficulties due to trauma or stress.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Couple Sessions $180
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- ARHG
- Bupa
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Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Ru Connolly
- Bachelor of Integrative Psychotherapy
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Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Developmental Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Identity Issues
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Personality Disorders
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Shame
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Transgender
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Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
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Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Location
Primary Location
Melbourne Integrated Therapies
10 Mansfield Street
Thornbury, VIC 3071
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Ru Connolly
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2