The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others.
Psychologist, MAPS, B Psych ECowan, GradDipCounselMurdoch,
I am a mature-aged Cisgender Gay Male Psychologist, Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, who came to psychology as a mature-aged student (studying mainly part time) after working in a variety of blue and white-collar jobs.
I find it interesting to investigate (therapeutically) how an individual (or couple) came to be where they are at this time of life. I refer to it as my "benevolent curiosity" which I use to seek to assist clients who come to see me (in person or online).
My belief is that for some clients they like the idea of working with a Gay man who is also a psychologist, and therefore (potentially) has first-hand knowledge and experience with some of the issues that an LGBTI person may experience. (i.e. the client is unlikely to need to "educate" me on aspects of LGBTI life.)
I also like the thought of being able to assist other LGBTI people feel more comfortable with where they are in life, by making use of my over half a century's life experience, decades of volunteer experience, all combined with my tertiary training.
Hi, I'm Rachel, I have been working in the mental health and NDIS space for the past 15 years, I would be pleased to assist you on this journey of life to help you navigate in any areas that you may be struggling with including behavioural problems, grief, relationship issues, anxiety and depression, Alzheimer's etc. I provide a friendly and safe space in which there is no judgement, where we can work together to create a better and healthier you.Having a child that is an NDIS recipient I have personal experience in the difficulties and challenges faced of people with special needs and the impact on family members. Having also lost many close family members I have had to navigate the very sad journey of grief. I have also worked in the aged care sector for approximately 15 years in which I have a great deal of experience working with family members of people with Alzheimer's and various elderly person disorders. I provide an empathetic and heartfelt Counselling approach that will be goal focused with individual needs always catered to.
My focus is on creating a comfortable space for my clients, so we can work together and clearly understand the client's issues and needs. I really want meaningful change for my clients, and every person's experience is unique and important. My goal is for clients to feel respected and heard, and to feel that they are getting what they need out of therapy. I offer in-person and online therapy sessions.
Licensed Professional Counsellor, CBT, Mindfulness, Counselling, Inner Child Truma
**Free 10 minute phone consultation is available to further discuss your needs. Please email to book an appointment.**
I am a trained CBT Counsellor as well as an Integrative Counsellor. My aim is to work the best way that suits my clients needs. As a counsellor forming a good working relationship with the clients is vital as it allows the clients to open up and feel comfortable to talk about their issues without feeling that they have been judged.
As well as this I am a very empathic and a good listener.