INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY:
Making the decision to see a psychologist or meet a new psychologist may feel daunting. It takes courage to seek support. Initially, Elizabeth will listen and gently explore your presenting concerns before collaborating with you to develop goals and a plan to address these. Elizabeth works individually with clients from the age of 18. She works with clients who seek to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that have led to the development of current emotional issues.
Therapy can help clients to understand the root cause of symptoms such as excessive worry, self-critical thoughts and feeling discontent with life. It can also provide a safe space to build the skills and confidence to assert your own needs in relationships.
Elizabeth strives to develop a shared, deep understanding of your unique experience. While short-term therapy approaches are available, Elizabeth primarily offers long-term therapy informed by a Psychodynamic approach which involves in depth exploration of symptom origin and ways of relating to others. This type of therapy aims to allow clients a deeper understanding of their inner emotional worlds in order to connect to their authentic selves and develop meaningful ways of connecting to others. Elizabeth also draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions in her work with clients.
Elizabeth has experience working with a range of presentations including:
Anxiety and depression
Stress and burnout
Grief and loss
Family of origin issues
Attachment trauma
Adjustment to life stressors
Promoting wellbeing
Relationship issues
CLINICAL SUPERVISION:
Elizabeth is a board-approved supervisor with AHPRA and is approved to provide principle supervision for the practice area of clinical psychology. She has a particular interest in providing supervision to recent graduate and psychologists working towards their clinical endorsement. Elizabeth greatly values the importance of a safe and collaborative supervision space where psychologists feel supported to reflect on their practice, continue their learning and discuss their work.
Please contact me if you'd like to discuss supervision arrangements further.
FEES:
Appointments are 50 minutes long. If you wish to access a Medicare rebate you will need a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. This entitles you to a rebate of $145.25 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. If you would like to use Private Health Insurance, please check with your insurer if you are eligible to claim for Psychology. Please contact Elizabeth directly for further information regarding fees.