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Depression
Depression
Depression
Depression is one of the most common emotions we can experience and is a constant feeling of sadness, despair or hopelessness. It can occur for a variety of reasons and can influence how we think and behave making it difficult to manage day to day and interfere with work, study and relationships. We may lose interest in normally pleasur
Depression is one of the most common emotions we can experience and is a constant feeling of sadness, despair or hopelessness. It can occur for a variety of reasons and can influence how we think and behave making it difficult to manage day to day and interfere with work, study and relationships. We may lose interest in normally pleasurable activities, withdraw from those around us, feel tired, loss or change in appetite and have negative self-talk. Counselling can help in recovery and journeying back to joy and living a life you find meaningful.
Anxiety
Depression
Depression
Everyone feels anxious from time to time when responding to a stressful situation or starting something new for example. However when anxious feelings do not go away or make it hard to cope with daily life it can be a sign of an anxiety condition. Counselling can help you learn more about anxious feelings, manage and reduce overall anxiety and find a new perspective.
Trauma
Depression
Trauma
Nearly everyone has experienced some sort of trauma in their life, whether from a single traumatic event, or multiple life events including childhood neglect, abuse. Trauma is the response to a distressing event that overwhelms a persons ability to cope. People who have experienced trauma can experience anxiety, depression, low mood, sel
Nearly everyone has experienced some sort of trauma in their life, whether from a single traumatic event, or multiple life events including childhood neglect, abuse. Trauma is the response to a distressing event that overwhelms a persons ability to cope. People who have experienced trauma can experience anxiety, depression, low mood, self-esteem issues, helplessness, negative thinking patterns which can lead to unhealthy, self-destructive coping behaviours. Counselling can assist in processing these painful memories in a safe environment and learn healthy coping behaviours when feeling overwhelmed.
PTSD/ Complex PTSD
General Mental Unwellness or Struggles
Relationship Struggles
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs when a traumatic event/s occurs and the brain does not process this memory like normal memories due to the state of overwhelm the body was in at the time of the trauma. A person with PTSD can experience flash backs, nightmares, severe anxiety and depression, withdrawal from loved ones, relationship b
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder occurs when a traumatic event/s occurs and the brain does not process this memory like normal memories due to the state of overwhelm the body was in at the time of the trauma. A person with PTSD can experience flash backs, nightmares, severe anxiety and depression, withdrawal from loved ones, relationship breakdowns, negative thinking patterns and renumeration. Complex PTSD is more severe than PTSD and has five troublesome features- emotional flashbacks, toxic shame, self-abandonment, vicious inner critic and social anxiety. Complex PTSD occurs as a result of growing up in an abusive, neglectful family. Counselling can assist in processing memories that are stuck in the past and help your mind and body stay in the present moment.
Relationship Struggles
General Mental Unwellness or Struggles
Relationship Struggles
Relationships can be hard, whether that is relationships with your parents, siblings, partner, children, friends or work colleagues. Counselling can help unpack complex relationship dynamics, learn the importance of healthy conflict management and boundary setting. I can also provide couples counselling using Gottman's Couples Counsellin
Relationships can be hard, whether that is relationships with your parents, siblings, partner, children, friends or work colleagues. Counselling can help unpack complex relationship dynamics, learn the importance of healthy conflict management and boundary setting. I can also provide couples counselling using Gottman's Couples Counselling methods which is based on over 45 years of research. I can provide a safe space for you and your partner to work through your difficulties, learn healthier communication styles. managing conflict and create a relationship full of appreciation, love, trust, commitment, meaningful connection and shared dreams
General Mental Unwellness or Struggles
General Mental Unwellness or Struggles
General Mental Unwellness or Struggles
Counselling can be beneficial for a variety of reasons including experiencing low mood, low self-esteem/self-worth, stress management, life transitions, work struggles, unclear career direction, grief, loss, emotional regulation, stabilisation, parenting, personal development, the list goes on. It can be beneficial to speak with someone to sound board off and have an objective view.
COUNSelling is underpinned by the following trainings
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is considered to be one of the best approaches in treating PTSD however it has also been proven in treating a wide range of mental health challenges. EMDR assists to process and desensitise troubling memories and negative beliefs, allowing you to live more fully in the present.
Internal Family Systems/ Parts Work
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family Systems/Parts work is a strength and evidence based integrative approach in the treatment of a range of mental health challenges. It assumes that we each have different parts to us (such as anxious parts, depressed parts, wounded parts) that all have good intentions, and the aim is to get to know each part better, hear th
Internal Family Systems/Parts work is a strength and evidence based integrative approach in the treatment of a range of mental health challenges. It assumes that we each have different parts to us (such as anxious parts, depressed parts, wounded parts) that all have good intentions, and the aim is to get to know each part better, hear their story and unburden them to achieve healing. It often involves inner child work.
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
As trauma is a result of our Nervous System being completely overwhelmed whether by a single incident or repeated incidents (childhood trauma, domestic violence ect), healing must involve working with the body, working with the nervous system. Somatic therapy assists increasing the persons window of tolerance, and ability to sit with difficult body sensations and suppressed emotions.
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
Creative therapies can assist when words are not enough. Creative therapies can facilitate the exploration of feelings, improve self-awareness and reduce anxiety and depression. It can also facilitate the unconscious conflict becoming conscious and therefore creates the path to healing.
Cognitive Therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT)
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
Cognitive Therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapies can assist in examining and identifying problematic thinking patterns, negative thinking errors and develop tools to stop our thoughts spiraling. It can assist with emotional regulation, distress tolerance skills, mindfulness, interpersonal relationships and identify our values and preferred ways of being.
Gottman Couples Counselling
Clinical Art Therapy and Symbol Work
Cognitive Therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT)
Gottman Couples Counselling is based on over 45 years of research and assists couples in the areas of friendship, conflict management and creating shared meaning. It helps couples to find new ways of communicating that don't trigger a response of defensiveness, criticism, stonewalling or contempt, also known as the four horsemen.
Collection of information, Cancellation policy and Fees
Collection of Information
As part of providing its services, GEM Therapeutic Counselling Services will collect and record personal information that is relevant to your current situation. The storage and use of information is regulated by the Privacy Act 1988 and this information will be stored securely and not released or discussed with outside parties (subject to confidentiality set out in client contract). As per the AASW recommendations, information is kept for a period of 7 years (aged 18+). For young people (aged under 18), information is kept until their 25th birthday. This information will be disposed of confidentially.
Cancellation Policy
GEM Therapeutic Counselling Services requires a minimum of 24 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or postpone your appointment, if this is not provided a cancellation fee of 50% may apply.
Sessions and Fees
Sessions will go for 50-60 minutes and cost $175.
Payment is to be made within 7 days of attended appointment and made by funds transfer.
Need someone to talk to about difficulties you are facing? I would love to hear from you and support you in building a life you love.
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