Strength-Based Counselling in 3799
Areti Alexova
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Millgrove, VIC 3799
If you and your partner are yearning for a deeper connection, understanding, and lasting harmony in your relationship, I can help. Skilled in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and well versed in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples and individuals create fulfilling relationships with their primary partner as well as with family, friends and colleagues. Be equipped with tools to manage conflicts, resolve issues, and communicate with love and respect in your primary relations, and effectively with others in your life.
If you and your partner are yearning for a deeper connection, understanding, and lasting harmony in your relationship, I can help. Skilled in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and well versed in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help couples and individuals create fulfilling relationships with their primary partner as well as with family, friends and colleagues. Be equipped with tools to manage conflicts, resolve issues, and communicate with love and respect in your primary relations, and effectively with others in your life.
Julia India Costello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Warburton, VIC 3799
Hi there, I provide evidence based Medicare approved therapies in a comfortable and private setting where you can feel safe and supported. We work at your pace. I have been working in private and government settings since 2006. I utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Any approach used is in consultation with the client based on their needs. Please call or email me to schedule an appointment.
Hi there, I provide evidence based Medicare approved therapies in a comfortable and private setting where you can feel safe and supported. We work at your pace. I have been working in private and government settings since 2006. I utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Any approach used is in consultation with the client based on their needs. Please call or email me to schedule an appointment.
Chenai Mupotsa-Russell
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Warburton, VIC 3799
Not accepting new clients
Chenai is a therapist living and working on Wurundjeri Land. She is Founder and Co-Director of Rainbow Muse Clinic which offers art therapy, psychology, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy and yoga. She is also the Founder of Tandara Pa Rainbow, a community-focused space for creativity, connection, culture and collective care. Chenai has a strong passion for working with minoritised people with an intersectional framework. In her therapeutic work she centres the needs of First Nations people, Black people, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled communities. She is also doing her PhD in Community Psychology
Chenai is a therapist living and working on Wurundjeri Land. She is Founder and Co-Director of Rainbow Muse Clinic which offers art therapy, psychology, play therapy, animal-assisted therapy and yoga. She is also the Founder of Tandara Pa Rainbow, a community-focused space for creativity, connection, culture and collective care. Chenai has a strong passion for working with minoritised people with an intersectional framework. In her therapeutic work she centres the needs of First Nations people, Black people, and People of Colour, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and disabled communities. She is also doing her PhD in Community Psychology
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Strength-Based Counsellors
How does strength-based therapy work?
During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.
Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?
Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.
How long does strength-based therapy last?
There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.
How effective is strength-based therapy?
Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.