Samantha Paranavitana
MA (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (03) 7500 5865
Hi! I am Samantha, I am passionate about creating the space for people to discover their self belief,resillience, inner strength and improve their relationships.
If you have been dealing with overwhelm,anxiety and depression for awhile you may have experienced a growing fear that change isnt possible for you.
I understand. I am a Clinical Counsellor, Core Process psychotherapist,Craniosacral Therapist. NeuroAffective Touch graduate,I have a strong background in yoga and minfulness meditation. I use all of these skills and lived experience to guide you to rediscover the best version of you. Take the first step and reach out today!
I am a Core Process Psychotherapist incorporating mindfulness based strategies and trauma informed somatic strategies with a deeply relational, person centred focus. I work with anxiety, depression, relational challenges, abandonment issues and chronic pain management.
I offer a safe, warm and welcoming space where we can work together to help you navigate through overwhelm and suffering towards more ease, clarity and resilience.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Samantha Paranavitana now - (03) 7500 5865
Let's Connect (03) 7500 5865
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds TransferInsurance
- AHM Health
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Degree/Diploma from Middlesex University Samantha Paranavitana
- In Practice for 5 years
- Core Process Psychotherapy Training, MA in Mindfulness based Psychotherapeutic Practice/Graduate Diploma in Core Process Psychotherapy , Graduated 2021
- Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Clinical Registrant
- Diploma from Karuna Institute, Devon, U.K Craniosacral Therapy / 2011
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Samantha Paranavitana
MA
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 7500 5865
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Sinhala
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Single Parent
I also speak
Sinhala
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused