How we can help
Wellbeing
Achieving your goals and reaching your full potential requires a foundation of well-being. We will help you identify and address obstacles that might be holding you back, support building your resilience, improve your mood, and cultivate a positive mindset. Be empowered to tackle challenges, embrace opportunities, and become the best version of yourself. Using a strength’s focused approach, we will identify your goals, use goal setting techniques to track and achieve your goals.
Depression
Depression can affect how you think, feel, and function in daily life. It may show up as persistent sadness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, or changes in sleep and appetite. Treatment involves understanding the root causes of your symptoms, developing new coping skills, and gently rebuilding motivation and hope. At our Double Bay psychology practice, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care and work closely with your GP and other health professionals to support your recovery and wellbeing.
Anxiety and Stress
Eating Disorders
Bulimia and Binge Eating disorder manifest in unhealthy relationships with food. binge eating followed by behaviours such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain or consuming large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control overeating habits. Treatment includes developing healthier relationships with food and your body, finding better ways to manage emotions, build self-acceptance and a more positive food experience. In our Double Bay psychology practice, we collaborate with your GP, psychiatrist, and dietician specialists.
ADHD and Autism
We embrace a neurodiverse approach to supporting clients with ADHD and Autism, recognising and valuing the unique ways people process information. Our tailored cognitive learning strategies focus on enhancing attention, concentration, and social skills while building on each person's strengths. Through evidence-based interventions and a compassionate, strengths-focused framework, we work collaboratively to develop practical skills that promote confidence and meaningful engagement in everyday life. By honouring neurodiversity, we aim to empower individuals to thrive in their own authentic way.
Grief and Loss
Grief and Loss can be experienced when encountering a death, relationship breakdown, or significant life change, emotions like sadness, anger, confusion, and relief are common. Mourning varies greatly among cultural background and beliefs that may influence grief expression and processing. We recognise that while experiencing grief and loss is normal and important for coping, sometimes you need support from a therapist to help you navigate these emotions and past experiences with grief counselling.
Anxiety and Stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or constantly worried. You might notice physical symptoms like a racing heart, trouble sleeping, or muscle tension, alongside persistent thoughts that are hard to switch off. These experiences can impact work, relationships, and overall quality of life. At our Double Bay psychology practice, we help you understand your triggers, learn practical strategies to manage anxious thoughts and stress responses, and build confidence in facing challenges. We work collaboratively with your GP and other professionals to support lasting change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a commonly used approach in therapy that focuses on addressing and modifying unhelpful thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. In CBT therapy, clients can expect to work collaboratively with their therapist to identify negative thought patterns and develop strategies to challenge and change them. This may involve setting specific goals, learning new coping skills, and practicing techniques both in and out of sessions. CBT is typically a structured and goal-oriented form of therapy, aiming to provide clients with practical tools to manage their symptoms and improve their overall well-being.
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Solution-focused therapy (SFT) is a goal-oriented approach that focuses on solutions rather than dwelling on problems. In therapy sessions, clients are encouraged to explore their strengths and past successes to help identify and achieve their goals. The therapist typically asks questions to help clients envision a future where their problems are resolved, guiding them towards finding practical solutions. Expect solution-focused therapy to be brief, collaborative, and future-focused, with an emphasis on active participation and progress tracking to help clients make positive changes in a relatively short period of time.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that focuses on accepting what is out of your personal control while committing to action that improves and enriches your life. In ACT, you can expect to work on developing mindfulness skills, clarifying your values, and learning to take committed action towards living a meaningful life aligned with those values. The therapy may involve exercises, metaphors, and experiential techniques to help you develop psychological flexibility and resilience. Overall, ACT aims to help you build a rich and meaningful life while effectively handling the pain and stress that comes with it.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and addressing interpersonal issues. In IPT, the therapist works collaboratively with the individual to explore their current relationships and communication patterns, with the goal of reducing symptoms and improving overall well-being. Individuals can expect to participate in structured sessions where they discuss their emotions, interpersonal challenges, and work towards developing more effective ways of relating to others. The therapist may help identify problematic patterns in relationships and support the individual in making positive changes.