Personal counselling is generally on a short term basis from six sessions to six months duration.  The length of treatment is customised according to your needs and my expertise in assisting you with what is troubling you and potentially stopping you living life the way that you intend.  During initial sessions we will be able to identify and talk about what is troubling you and set goals through a proposed treatment plan.  If you wish to proceed, counselling sessions are generally booked weekly or fortnightly for treatment to be effective.  If need be, I may recommend additional support or a referral to best suit your needs.

Counsellors generally focus on helping clients to identify and understand personal issues happening in the present moment.  A professional counsellor will aim to help clients find their own solutions through specialised training techniques.  Doable skills and tools are introduced to treat symptoms to break out of dysfunctional thought patterns and habits.  For example, if you have an impasse that is affecting your life, symptoms (anxiety, stress, etc), and behaviours may be explored to reach a positive alternative.

Psychologists treat clients through the use of diagnostic assessments and interviews. A clinical psychologist is trained to work with complex mental disorders that affect the client’s day to day functioning.

Your treatment plan will be tailored to your needs what you are most comfortable with.  It may be that we work with a specific modality or integrate modalities to best suit you.