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Katie Varallo
Counsellor, MA, AThR (she, her)
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521 Napier Street, White Hills, VIC 3550
Let's Connect (03) 4420 3903
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Play, create, move and more, to inquire into your inner worlds, develop a deeper sense of self, and build stronger connections to self, others, and the world around. Trauma limits our capacity to see ourselves as we truly are. Playful and creative therapies can strengthen our sense of self, and support healing for both children who have experienced trauma, and adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
Creative Arts and EMDR can go hand in hand to support healing and integration for children who have experienced trauma and adults who have experienced childhood trauma. Art and play allow individuals to express what might be difficult to put into words and allow one to connect to deeper parts of self with compassion to facilitate healing.
Art and play can develop a deeper sense of skill mastery, agency, strengthen attachments, and increase capacity for play and connection. EMDR can reduce distress associated with traumatic memories. Integrating art and play with EMDR can open possibilities not yet realized more effectively and efficiently than on their own.
Call or Email Katie Varallo now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4420 3903
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
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Katie Varallo
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Katie Varallo
- Membership with EMDR Association of Australia full member / 2023
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Child
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Bendigo Creative Therapies, at Transcend
521 Napier Street
White Hills, VIC 3550
(03) 4420 3903Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4420 3903
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Katie Varallo
Counsellor, MA, AThR