Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counselling in Bridgetown, WA
Holistic Lifestyle Practice is a private counselling practice located in Bunbury WA and online via zoom or phone. Kellie Hansen - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician is available for appointments Monday to Friday and sees clients under GP Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS participants, Employee Assistance Programs, provides relationships therapy (Gottman level 1) and provides clinical supervision to a range of mental health practitioners in Bunbury and via telehealth around Australia.
Holistic Lifestyle Practice is a private counselling practice located in Bunbury WA and online via zoom or phone. Kellie Hansen - Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician is available for appointments Monday to Friday and sees clients under GP Mental Health Care Plans, NDIS participants, Employee Assistance Programs, provides relationships therapy (Gottman level 1) and provides clinical supervision to a range of mental health practitioners in Bunbury and via telehealth around Australia.
If you are struggling, I would like to provide warm, honest and non-judgemental psychological support. I work collaboratively with my clients where we develop a shared understanding of what is going on for you, why it might be happening, and start experimenting with what kind of interventions work for you. Usually my clients want support with thinking, feeling and doing things a bit better and getting closer to the life they want to be living. I promote the use of self report measures and we graph your progress as we work together.
If you are struggling, I would like to provide warm, honest and non-judgemental psychological support. I work collaboratively with my clients where we develop a shared understanding of what is going on for you, why it might be happening, and start experimenting with what kind of interventions work for you. Usually my clients want support with thinking, feeling and doing things a bit better and getting closer to the life they want to be living. I promote the use of self report measures and we graph your progress as we work together.
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Danae has the mindset that talking about sex, pleasure, and relationships does not have to be shameful or taboo. A natural-born communicator, she enjoys creating a setting where her clients can feel relaxed and free to talk about their sexual health in a safe, judgment-free environment.
Danae has the mindset that talking about sex, pleasure, and relationships does not have to be shameful or taboo. A natural-born communicator, she enjoys creating a setting where her clients can feel relaxed and free to talk about their sexual health in a safe, judgment-free environment.
I am registered counsellor with a Masters in Counselling who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
I am registered counsellor with a Masters in Counselling who can assist you to navigate through personal and relationship challenges and achieve positive outcomes in order to live a more satisfying and rewarding life. I offer an integrative approach, drawing on a number of therapeutic techniques that allows me as a therapist to use the most effective method available to address your individual needs. I offer counselling services both online or face to face in safe and comfortable therapeutic space where you can feel free to share your thoughts and feelings.
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Do you feel stuck? Struggling with self-identity? Do you sense there is 'more' for yourself but it's held back by past wounds and unsupportive beliefs? Perhaps you sense a better version of yourself, an untapped potential that’s calling. It’s time to unpack the baggage that’s been weighing you down. You’re ready for guidance to explore who you are and what makes you thrive. This service is your beacon, guiding you to step into your power, navigate the journey of self-discovery, and to craft the life you envision. Embrace the change, step into your true self, and start living the life you’re destined for.
Do you feel stuck? Struggling with self-identity? Do you sense there is 'more' for yourself but it's held back by past wounds and unsupportive beliefs? Perhaps you sense a better version of yourself, an untapped potential that’s calling. It’s time to unpack the baggage that’s been weighing you down. You’re ready for guidance to explore who you are and what makes you thrive. This service is your beacon, guiding you to step into your power, navigate the journey of self-discovery, and to craft the life you envision. Embrace the change, step into your true self, and start living the life you’re destined for.
Nearly all of us have challenges in life. Perhaps some of the most difficult for us to adjust to are those concerning our intimate relationships, and sexuality. Relationship problems and problems with sex are two of the most common issues that people bring to counselling with me... these aspects of life frequently result in much distress within each of us, and much conflict if you're in a relationship. Let's face it, it's not easy talking about relationship problems and sex when we're already feeling distressed.
Nearly all of us have challenges in life. Perhaps some of the most difficult for us to adjust to are those concerning our intimate relationships, and sexuality. Relationship problems and problems with sex are two of the most common issues that people bring to counselling with me... these aspects of life frequently result in much distress within each of us, and much conflict if you're in a relationship. Let's face it, it's not easy talking about relationship problems and sex when we're already feeling distressed.
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.