Individual and Relationship Therapy

“You may do this, I tell you, it is permitted. Begin again the story of your life….”  Jane Hirshfield

 We welcome clients wishing to address a wide range of personal concerns. Therapy assistance can be highly advisable when the changes and difficulties of life overwhelm an ability to cope. Asking for professional help at such times can be the first positive step towards a more effective and rewarding way of living.

We offer a caring and compassionate  therapy style, where clients are encouraged to be  involved collaboratively in all steps of the therapy process. Clinical treatment approaches are drawn from the fields of Interpersonal Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Couples therapy, Mindfulness Therapies, Interpersonal Skills Development, Wellbeing and Relaxation Strategies, Perinatal Counselling, Positive Psychology, Career Counselling and Psychoeducation. Therapeutic assistance can be sought in the following areas:

Anxiety

  • Panic attacks
  • Social Anxiety
  • Worrying and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Stress and anger issues

 

Depression

  • Low mood and fatigue
  • Major Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Motivation and self-confidence issues
  • Low self esteem

 

 Grief and Loss

  • Bereavement
  • Carer concerns
  • Disability Issues

 

Addictions

  • Drug and Alcohol Issues
  • Compulsive Behaviours

 

Trauma Recovery

  • PTSD
  • Childhood abuse and neglect  recovery
  • Sexual assault recovery

 

Relationships

  • Establishing new relationships
  • Couple counselling
  • Sexuality Issues
  •  Relationship breakdown
  • Separation and divorce issues
  • Dealing with affairs

 

Ageing Issues

  • Positive ageing
  • Adjustment  and  coping
  • Family relationship changes

 

 Health Concerns

  • Perinatal and Post - natal counselling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Pain Management
  • Stress Management
  • Weight management

 

Career Counselling and Development

  • Career and Vocational assessment
  • Job Seeking skills
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Work Stress
  • Career Development and Change
  • Executive Coaching
  • Retirement Transition

 

Positive Psychology

  • Mindfulness skills
  • Generating happiness
  • Creating resilient and flourishing lifestyles
  • Building self-confidence and commitment
  • Values clarification