Phone
0466 965 012

Locations

86A Pacific Hwy

Roseville NSW 2069

Neutral Bay

Medical Practice

Suite 1, 203 Military Rd

Neutral Bay NSW 2089

PO Box 1041

Neutral Bay NSW 2089

What is a Psychologist?

In my role as a psychologist I can provide a safe, non-judgemental environment to explore issues, problems, workable solutions, new ways of coping and being in the world.

Therapy is a process...

Therapy is an evolving process of self discovery, insight and clarification of thoughts (patterns and ways of thinking), beliefs, values, strengths, weaknesses, needs...

I will ask you meaningful questions in order to assess where you are at, where you have come from, and how you would like life to look like (goal setting).

Therapy involves careful exploration and assessment of the following so that I can get a thorough understanding of your needs and goals:

• Personal and family history
• Lifestyle and work
• Stresses
• Personality
• Relationships
• Body symptoms
• Health
• Values
• Beliefs
• Current ways of coping

Therapy teaches you to know yourself in a different way – the role of your mind, emotions, body, behaviour (coping), strengths, values and beliefs, and how you can use these factors in different ways to meet your needs and confront your fears.

The sorts of issues that people come to see me about include anxiety, relationships problems, dealing with trauma, dealing with depression, anger, work stress, child and family issues, and grief and loss

A vital ingredient in the process of change is your motivation – which is a combination of readiness, open mindedness, reflection, timing, fear, bravery and action to take the necessary steps to live the life that you want.  My role is to provide education, options, ideas, objectivity, strategies and support but I cannot make decisions for you or force change.  

My therapeutic approach is informed by the following evidence based psychological therapies: acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT); cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT); schema therapy; and positive psychology.

Therapy is more than the delivery of techniques and strategies. Therapy is informed by the approaches above and  tailored to your individual needs within the context of  a supportive and safe therapeutic relationship.