Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
A psychodynamic approach goes beyond the symptom and tries to understand how and why anxiety and fears have become dominant in a person's life. They may be an expression of deeper feelings of anger or disappointment that cannot be expressed and are best understood in relation to early childhood and personal history.
We get hooked by worries, fears, and stories that influence our choices and take us away from what matters. We can't escape anxious thoughts but we can achieve and live well with some space from distressing thoughts and feelings.
Psychologist, BA (Hons), DPsych (Forensic), MPsych (Clinical)
Illume Psychology is a boutique psychology practice that offers a nurturing space to meaningfully and collaboratively work through your inner troubles and the complexity of life's concerns. We understand how limiting the experience of anxiety can be and work carefully and closely with you to be able to expand and enrich your life.
We know that Automatic Negative Thoughts (or ANTs) can distort our thinking, leading us to believe we are in danger or at risk. Our psychologists at Hargan Psychology will work with you to identify any unhelpful thinking styles and support you to overcome the debilitating impact of anxiety and fear.
My work focuses upon an holistic view of the individual and their history. This means our focus is less upon individual 'symptoms' and alleviation of these, and more upon what the 'symptom' might be communicating about imbalance in the individual. This leads on to an examination as to what needs to change at the level of body, mind, emotion and spirit.
Psychologist, BA, Grad Dip Psych, MPsych, MAPS, Assoc ASH
Life throws us numerous curveballs due to current or past personal and workplace issues. Anxiety and fear manifests in a myriad of ways. For some can be situational, for others it can specific like a phobia or OCD while for others it can become more general. As such, I use a range of therapies to help clients navigate and work on their specific concerns.
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)
Anxiety and fear can have different levels of impact on somebody's life. My approach is to explore the types of impact and ways in which this can be managed. At a deeper level, we will look at where the anxiety or fear might come from and how they are triggered. The aim is not to get rid of fear and anxiety altogether, but to reduce them to a tolerable level and redirect them into situations where they have a function.
It's completely normal to experience feelings of anxiety and fear. They serve as warning signs to be cautious in certain situations or with certain people. However, when these feelings start interfering with your emotions, relationships, decision-making, or daily life, they can really take a toll on your self-esteem and overall sense of self. Please don't hesitate to contact me - together, we'll work through your concerns and find your way to feeling better.
Understanding anxiety and fears is key to dealing with their effects on life, relationships, work and many other aspects. We work with you to increase your awareness of the triggers and perpetuating factors around anxiety or fears, which will usually include specific evidence-based treatments to quickly provide relief and then to provide ongoing strategies to manage and deal with the cause of the anxiety or fear.