What Is Counselling Like?
What is it going to be like?
Counselling is a caring and comfortable way to discuss and explore issues of concern. You will find that I provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment to do this in.
Are sessions confidential?
Fully registered Psychologists who are also members of the Australian Psychological Society have high ethical standards and must adhere to the guidelines of the Psychologists’ Registration Board of Victoria, as well as that of the APS.

Why Counselling
Why Come to Counselling?
It isn’t always possible for friends and family to provide you with the kind of support you may need. They might be busy, or it might feel uncomfortable to discuss certain issues with them – or they might even be part of the issues that concern you.

Outreach

Sometimes It’s Just Plain Too Hard.
The problem is just too difficult, or the emotion too painful, for you to struggle with it on your own. You deserve help to resolve such difficulties.
Thinking it Through OR Going Round in Circles?
A Counsellor - Psychologist and hypnotherapist can help you think more clearly about “blind spots” of which you may not be aware. These “blind spots” can adversely affect your problem-solving skills! It’s a good idea to identify them and deal with them, so that you can go ahead and create the life you wish to have.

When Do I Seek Counselling
Developing Life Skills
Extra stress from life’s challenges often requires you to use different skills. These new skills can easily be learned in a few sessions of Personal Development.
When Should I Start?
It’s a good idea not to wait until you are in crisis. Early intervention can save a lot of heartache. Also, counselling can be helpful if you want to learn extra skills to maximise your enjoyment of life. In that case, we may work together on your Personal Development.
What About Relationships?
Relationships are important. We want them to be happy and fulfilling. At times we are not sure things are as good as they could be. That is why talking it over with an experienced, fully qualified Counsellor - Psychologist can make a significant difference to your life.
Some Problems Are Too Hard To Resolve Alone
There are bad habits and often-repeated negative behaviours (you might ask yourself “Why do I keep doing this?”) which make us unhappy. Some of these habits are very hard to change. As a highly trained professional, I have the experience required to help you make the changes you desire.