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There are a variety reasons for choosing to seek counselling and I want to acknowledge that thinking about making that first step can feel scary. But with the support of a skilled practitioner, these steps can be so benificaial.
As a registered Counsellor and Therapist, I am a person-centred, trauma informed Clinical Practitioner with over ten years experience.
With this work it is often said that our deepest feelings, emotions and memories can be too difficult or too painfull to access, that we cannot find adequate words to use. And in the case of children, they can not speak about things they have yet to develop the vocabularly for. So it can be helpful to have choice about how we can communicate in the therapeutic space. Choice for the client to feel most comfortable and safe.
Recognising how important it is to work holistically with my clients, I draw on recent advances in brain science, attachment research, and body awareness. Talking where needed, while also employing body-focused and arts therapies which are more-then-verbal methods. These methods don't limit the client to a verbal discription, yet can effectively identify the problem, working through difficult emotions without revisiting past experiences, or re-traumatising.
I offer a gentle, grounding space and trust where the client can feel safe enough to explore what they seek to understand or change. Recognizing the client is the expert of their world is key and valuing the importance of the client and counsellor connection.
As a registered Counsellor and Therapist, I am a person-centred, trauma informed Clinical Practitioner with over ten years experience.
With this work it is often said that our deepest feelings, emotions and memories can be too difficult or too painfull to access, that we cannot find adequate words to use. And in the case of children, they can not speak about things they have yet to develop the vocabularly for. So it can be helpful to have choice about how we can communicate in the therapeutic space. Choice for the client to feel most comfortable and safe.
Recognising how important it is to work holistically with my clients, I draw on recent advances in brain science, attachment research, and body awareness. Talking where needed, while also employing body-focused and arts therapies which are more-then-verbal methods. These methods don't limit the client to a verbal discription, yet can effectively identify the problem, working through difficult emotions without revisiting past experiences, or re-traumatising.
I offer a gentle, grounding space and trust where the client can feel safe enough to explore what they seek to understand or change. Recognizing the client is the expert of their world is key and valuing the importance of the client and counsellor connection.
Client's identify their own values, needs and goals. These form the basis of our work which can lead to improved quality of life through the following possibilities:
- -enhance mental well-being
- -identify previously unknown perspectives
- -increase self-esteem
- -make room for self-reflection
- -move from overwhelm to emotion regulation
- -provide a safe space to address ways of being that are nolonger serving the client
- -reduce feelings of anxiety, depression, and despair
- -sensory processing
- -strengthen resilience with new approches to problem solving
- -reclaim ownership of their bodies and their lives, transforming thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours
Be assured no art making skills or experience are needed.
Appointments can be face-to-face at my clinical rooms in Burwood, Victoria, Australia or via teli-health.
please click here to make an appointment or to inquire about my counselling services.
Issues I can help you with include:
•ABI • Aged Care • Anxiety • ASD & Neurodivergence • Cancer Survivorship • Carers • Children & Teens • Cultural Issues • Dementia • Depression • Disability • Elders • Emotional Regulation • Facing Uncertainty • Family Concerns • Fertility & Miscarriage • Finding purpose • Homelessness • Identity Issues • Life Transitions • Living with Diagnosis • Loss and Grief • Low Self-esteem • Mental Health Wellness • Mindfulness • Pet Loss • Post-Traumatic stress • Relationships • Relaxation • Re-connecting with Self • Social Issues • Transition • Women's Health.
© Sandra Buchanan — 2015
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