Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist, PsyBA General
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183 Macquarie Street, Floor 11, Suite 113, Sydney, NSW 2000
Let's Connect (02) 9159 6027
Are you feeling unhappy about your relationship? Are you arguing about the same issues and unable to reach a solution? On average people wait 6 years before seeking help with a relationship problem. The longer a problem persists, the greater the resentment builds towards your partner. •Individual and/or couples counselling to help people manage conflict. •Training in communication skills. •Helping to re-build trust after an affair. •Helping individuals to cope with separation/divorce. •Helping clients who have anxiety, depression or stress. •Helping men who are struggling. •Bereavement counselling• Grief and loss counselling.
Russell is friendly, open-minded, compassionate and an experienced Psychologist. Russell completed Level I, II and III training at The Gottman Institute in Seattle, USA. The Gottman Institute is world-renowned, having conducted intensive, longitudinal research into why marriages succeed or fail. Russell works collaboratively with clients.
Seeking help can feel confronting. People are sometimes anxious because they don’t know what will happen in a counselling session. Russell knows that this can be a very difficult time. If you could use some support, Russell would like to help.
Call or Email Russell Drinkwater now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 9159 6027
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $220
- Couple Sessions $220
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist, PsyBA General
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Russell Drinkwater
- In Practice for 22 years
- Registered Psychologist and Registered Nurse. , Graduated 2005
- License: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Registered Psychologist / PSY0000998975 / 2005
- Degree/Diploma from University of Sydney in Master of Nursing / 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (02) 9159 6027
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Men's Issues
- Marital and Premarital
- Infidelity
Practice Areas
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Infertility
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Rural and regional Australians
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Telehealth sessions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (02) 9159 6027
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Russell Drinkwater
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (02) 9159 6027