Fivedock Counselling & Psychotherapy Service

As a qualified counsellor and registered nurse, I offer to you a unique and individual experience . MANY times in life you just want to be HEARD and NOT JUDGED. The benefits of being with someone who cares and listens to you is enormous! I also have the uniques experience of understanding and being with people at some of the most vulnerable times in their life. I have 26 years expereince in health. My experience includes acute, chronic and community environments and the mental health system As a cousellor I assist people to recognise the following in their life: * patterns that are impacting in the present *communication styles * assertive behaviour * identify difficulties and provide strategies to assist overcoming problems. Would you not like to develop your own personal toolbox ? I see people from all walks of life and for all manner of issues. Some people I see experience some of the following: *depression (1 in 5 Australians are affected with a depressive epsiode at least once in their life) *anxiety and phobias. * low self -esteem *communication problems * relationship issues *couples counselling *workplace difficulties * indecisiveness * grief and loss including loss of a pet *bullying *bed wetting children and adults *chronic pain * diagnosis of chronic illness *stress * whatever causes people distress and discomfort in their lives. As a Psychotherapist- I assist people to identify how events and experiences in the past influence their everyday life. Often this involves intensive treatment at least weekly and often twice weekly for an extended period of time. Most people requiring psychotherapy have a want and need to unpack the past in a safe and secure environment. It is important for the person to be nutured and to move at their own pace. Why not choose a Psychiatrist or Psychologist? You are welcometo explore all options. A little about each. Psychiatrist- deals with people suffering mental illness whether it be mild or extreme . Much of the treatment involves medication, and some talking about difficultyin life. Psychiatrist are experts in the management of medication to alleviate or minimise the effects of mental illness and the impact on a person's life. Psychiatrists have undergone extensive medical and psychiatric training for 12 years or more. Psychologist- undertakes extensive training at University for 5 years. There are many different forms of psychology, so you need to explore what the psychologist is offering and their chosen specialty. Clinical psychologists do offer counselling and are extensively trained . They cannot prescribe medication. Psychologist also can undertake various testing and assessments to assist in diagnosis and prognosis of illness and behaviour.