Services

As a registered psychologist, I specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of a wide range of psychological and general health concerns for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Many of my clients are mentally healthy people who require assistance to facilitate change, function more effectively and unlock their potential to attain their goals. My treatment strategies are reliable and scientifically and/or researched based.

My counselling style is directive and integrates techniques and theory drawn from Cognitive (CBT), Schema-Focused, Solution-Focused & Mindfullness based therapies. Clients are actively involved in the treatment process, reviewing and evaluating progress and goal setting. Men will find their consultations focussed on self help & personal achievement.

Some issues are resolved in 1 session; most clients attend between 4 and 10 sessions. Typically clients report positive outcomes within 3 sessions.

My practice is located within the Barwell Centre in Castle Hill (cnr Cecil Ave) and I share premises with other medical specialists. Our waiting area is a comfortable environment for all patients waiting for their appointments with their doctors.

Benefits include assistance with:

• Education involving a client's presenting disposition
• Managing anxiety, including trauma
• Navigating the "stuck" points of life
• Coping with depression, including abuse and neglect
• Grief & loss, especially separation & divorce care
• Self acceptance
• Understanding self-defeating patterns of behaviour
• Anger control
• Strengthening of relationships
• Parenting
• Managing conflict, including marital distress
• Balancing personal needs with work, family and social life
• Changing thinking styles from predominantly negative to realistically positive
• Setting and attaining goals