Bupa Counselling in Subiaco, WA

The stories we tell about current events and memories of past episodes in our lives profoundly impact on us and our loved ones. Are you feeling distressed, anxious or traumatised by historical or recent experiences? I can help you alleviate, transcend or transform these symptoms, and reclaim psycho-social and emotional well-being. Good therapy relies upon us forming sufficient mutual trust and compassion to discuss and interpret personal matters. I look forward to hearing your story and helping you revise retellings of it that firm your resolve to follow your preferred path towards life with less distress, or completely free of it.

Subiaco Psychology is a friendly, personal boutique service. The aim is to help people find direction in life, to not only function well, but also to flourish. Good mental health is imperative to living the best life possible.

In addition to private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide in-patient psychotherapy to my perinatal patients at SJOG Subiaco. I have expertise in working with women, couples and families in the perinatal period, including grief & loss and chronic pain. In contrast, my earlier psychology career, saw me working with FIFO mining employees, including remote and rural mining areas of Australia. In addition to mental health issues with the mining population, including couples counselling and the unique challenges this poses on relationships.

Navigating the seasons of life on your own can sometimes get tricky. As you do your best to make sense of it all that seems too much or out of control, having a listening ear as you work through it can be helpful. I believe the struggles with our inner world can get overwhelming at times, and it can be renegotiated to lead a meaningful life. A significant part of my work as a registered clinical psychologist is offering psychological exploration and support to patients in a mutual effort to understand themselves better and work through how they can relate more intimately to themselves and others.

I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.

I use an eclectic approach, to me, it’s all about the client. I listen to what’s important to the client and explore options to help clients reach desired outcome. For me going into private practice was so I could create the environment that the client feels welcome, relaxed and safe to talk about anything. I Believe that my role is to guide the client to where they what to be. Life is about living not existing therefore let’s create the history you want.

I am a Counselling Psychologist, and have experience working with clients across the lifespan. I work with adolescents, young adults and adults to help them in understanding themselves and others. Deciding to access counselling is often a big decision and it can take a while to find a psychologist that you feel safe, comfortable and at ease with, someone "who really gets you" so to speak. I am able to work with clients who are experiencing mild to acute mental health issues and have experience working in a more acute inpatient setting.

My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.

Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or because of an awareness that something in our lives doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you.

My clinic provides a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment where you or your child/teen feels comfortable working through their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. I understand that each client is individual and unique, so therapeutic approaches are tailored to the individual. Through collaborative efforts, therapeutic goals can be achieved.

I'm clinical psychologist and active researcher (Curtin University & University of Western Australia) in the areas of emotion, emotion regulation, and alexithymia. I enjoy working with people to help them achieve their goals and live more fulfilling lives. My work often focuses on helping people to better understand, process, and manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. This can be in terms of addressing mental health difficulties (e.g., depression, anxiety) or for personal development.

Michelle’s practice involves providing psychotherapy for adults experiencing anxiety, OCD and trauma and stressor related issues. Michelle has extensive experience in treating mood and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and adjustment issues, addiction and substance use issues, and personality disorders.

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.

I believe it is important to work with clients - not dictate to them. My preferred treatment method is to focus on the areas that you want to work on. I believe a partnership not a prescription is important. Sticking to values means more than putting them on a website - it means actually living them. I am genuine, open and also have a sense of humour (though it is twisted/cynical/dark). I work clients across many areas from complex trauma, relationship issues, substance dependence, anxiety, depression and workplace issues. If I can't help you I will make sure you are linked in with someone who can so you don't get the run around.

I work with highly sensitive people who struggle with intense emotions and their aftermath. Sometimes they may feel like they are feeling everything, all at once, at other times nothing at all. They may have experienced a big trauma, or lots of little ones. My clients come to learn how to navigate the emotional highs and lows, be a better friend and partner (and find better friends and partners) and overcome their difficulties to build a life that is meaningful and rich to them. I work with adolescents and their families and adults of all ages. I also work with carers (family and friends) of people with mental health challenges.

I have over 11 years clinical experience, 7 of these years in private practice, with extensive clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. My approach encompasses working with how a person thinks, feels and how they experience life in their body. I work alongside clients to encourage awareness, deeper understanding, growth, resilience and change in a confidential, supportive and safe environment. My training and experience in different counselling and psychotherapy approaches and modalities enables me to individually tailor the way I work, to meet the needs of a client.

Therapy is a path to change, growth and healing so you can live the life you want. Our therapist provides supportive, empathetic guidance in a safe and private space so you can be assured that you will receive the best help possible when you need counselling. Anita has extensive experience working with clients on a broad range of issues including anxiety, stress, loneliness, general sadness, grief and trauma and also specialises in couples counselling. She is a registered professional counsellor with a Master of Counselling degree and is a member of the Australian Counselling Association.