Motivational Interviewing Counselling in Sanctuary Point, NSW
Looking for help and non judgemental assistance? Well done for seeking change to what ever maybe bothering you and or your relationship, family or friends, Maybe seeking relationship and are tired of those "hook up sites", which seem to have a single focus. Lets us work together to see who you really are and what will or could really address those endless aching needs. Depression and or Anxiety might be your burden, we can look at these reasons also. Then there are those avoidance behaviours such as Alcohol, Gambling, Workaholism, and Pornography. Let's talk first & hear or see where you choose to go.
Looking for help and non judgemental assistance? Well done for seeking change to what ever maybe bothering you and or your relationship, family or friends, Maybe seeking relationship and are tired of those "hook up sites", which seem to have a single focus. Lets us work together to see who you really are and what will or could really address those endless aching needs. Depression and or Anxiety might be your burden, we can look at these reasons also. Then there are those avoidance behaviours such as Alcohol, Gambling, Workaholism, and Pornography. Let's talk first & hear or see where you choose to go.
My practice is focussed on listening to your thoughts, anxieties, wishes, dreams, deep sadnesses, regrets and interpersonal issues. Helping to understand and accept ourselves and find ways of moving forward and remaining connected to those we love even through conflict.
My practice is focussed on listening to your thoughts, anxieties, wishes, dreams, deep sadnesses, regrets and interpersonal issues. Helping to understand and accept ourselves and find ways of moving forward and remaining connected to those we love even through conflict.
The Catharsis Society is a movement that attracts people who want to become the Hero of their lives. This movement attracts individuals who need to be released from societies chains. Are you needing to be free from the overwhelming, unreachable expectations that are placed on you?
The Catharsis Society is a movement that attracts people who want to become the Hero of their lives. This movement attracts individuals who need to be released from societies chains. Are you needing to be free from the overwhelming, unreachable expectations that are placed on you?
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As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a B Social Work, a Master in Counselling SW from the UNSW and over 20 years of experience in various sectors including mental health, addiction, child protection, domestic violence, and family work, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to my work. My practice is particularly geared towards addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and problematic substance use. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a B Social Work, a Master in Counselling SW from the UNSW and over 20 years of experience in various sectors including mental health, addiction, child protection, domestic violence, and family work, I bring a comprehensive and compassionate approach to my work. My practice is particularly geared towards addressing issues like trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and problematic substance use. I employ a range of therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IPT, Narrative Therapy, Couple and Family Systems Therapy.
Tracey Rovere Psychotherapist, Marriage Counsellor and Relationship Coach addresses many challenges that come with partnerships and relationships. Areas of counselling include; disconnection of intimacy, infidelity, trust issues, difficulty in communication, conflict and working through separation if necessary. The counselling process can help to enhance the friendship and support couples to feel more connected with one another. Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
Tracey Rovere Psychotherapist, Marriage Counsellor and Relationship Coach addresses many challenges that come with partnerships and relationships. Areas of counselling include; disconnection of intimacy, infidelity, trust issues, difficulty in communication, conflict and working through separation if necessary. The counselling process can help to enhance the friendship and support couples to feel more connected with one another. Other concerns in relationships such as substance use, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, trauma and attachment concerns are also explored in our practice to help you move forward.
I believe that everyone has their own unique story that is important and I am passionate about supporting people who come to see me to find their strengths and to build on their inner resources so that they can move forward into a deeper sense of connection, joy and meaning in their life. People who come to see me typically are looking for someone to listen deeply, to journey beside them as they make sense of their world and to work with them to locate tools and strategies for addressing what isn't working, so they can move through that and feel empowered to deal with life's challenges.
I believe that everyone has their own unique story that is important and I am passionate about supporting people who come to see me to find their strengths and to build on their inner resources so that they can move forward into a deeper sense of connection, joy and meaning in their life. People who come to see me typically are looking for someone to listen deeply, to journey beside them as they make sense of their world and to work with them to locate tools and strategies for addressing what isn't working, so they can move through that and feel empowered to deal with life's challenges.
Chad Taylor Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nowra, NSW 2541
What it's like working with me. Establishing a solid therapy relationship with my clients is essential. I specifically strive toward being a compassionate and nonjudgmental therapist. I grasp my clients' emotional goals, taking them into account throughout my therapy and always treating them with respect. I am compassionate toward your determination to initiate therapy, and reach out for yourself. I am a formally registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor, working towards a clinical level qualification. I have a specialty area in holistic counselling and I also utilise CBT and DBT therapy models.
What it's like working with me. Establishing a solid therapy relationship with my clients is essential. I specifically strive toward being a compassionate and nonjudgmental therapist. I grasp my clients' emotional goals, taking them into account throughout my therapy and always treating them with respect. I am compassionate toward your determination to initiate therapy, and reach out for yourself. I am a formally registered Psychotherapist and Counsellor, working towards a clinical level qualification. I have a specialty area in holistic counselling and I also utilise CBT and DBT therapy models.
The ADHD Social Worker - Rachel Mintoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nowra, NSW 2541
Navigating life after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis (whether clinically diagnosed or self-diagnosed) can often feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming. Finding the right support in a timely manner is tough, and even when you do, it might not be the right fit. You may feel frustrated when the strategies don't work or are hard to follow, leaving you wondering, "What's the point of a diagnosis if nothing changes?"
Navigating life after a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis (whether clinically diagnosed or self-diagnosed) can often feel incredibly isolating and overwhelming. Finding the right support in a timely manner is tough, and even when you do, it might not be the right fit. You may feel frustrated when the strategies don't work or are hard to follow, leaving you wondering, "What's the point of a diagnosis if nothing changes?"
My name is Michael Robertson, and I recognise that everyone occasionally requires additional support to navigate the challenges of life. I provide counsellin services both in my Milton office and online, aimed at helping clients achieve their objectives. I employ a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Schema, behavioural, and constructionist therapies. I understand that each client is distinct and possesses the most profound understanding of their own lives, needs, and concerns. My purpose is to facilitate each client's journey towards their goals and to help them surmount any barriers they perceive as hindering them.
My name is Michael Robertson, and I recognise that everyone occasionally requires additional support to navigate the challenges of life. I provide counsellin services both in my Milton office and online, aimed at helping clients achieve their objectives. I employ a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Schema, behavioural, and constructionist therapies. I understand that each client is distinct and possesses the most profound understanding of their own lives, needs, and concerns. My purpose is to facilitate each client's journey towards their goals and to help them surmount any barriers they perceive as hindering them.
Nathan Joel Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Nowra, NSW 2541 (Online Only)
Nathan is a social worker who studied at the University of New South Wales. Currently working as a school counsellor at a private co-educational school in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, Nathan has honed his skills in supporting children, youth and their families through various mental health challenges. His down-to-earth, gentle approach enables children and youth to feel safe when sharing their story. By harnessing the power of storytelling, Nathan empowers his clients to reframe their experience, build resilience and create a positive sense of self.
Nathan is a social worker who studied at the University of New South Wales. Currently working as a school counsellor at a private co-educational school in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, Nathan has honed his skills in supporting children, youth and their families through various mental health challenges. His down-to-earth, gentle approach enables children and youth to feel safe when sharing their story. By harnessing the power of storytelling, Nathan empowers his clients to reframe their experience, build resilience and create a positive sense of self.
I am a compassionate psychologist who aims to work along side people and support them to address whatever goals they have that has led them to access support. I have over 18 years experience in working in a variety of mental health and community service roles. I am passionate about providing client centred and trauma informed psychological services to improve wellbeing. I can provide a wide range of assessment, and mental health services.
I am a compassionate psychologist who aims to work along side people and support them to address whatever goals they have that has led them to access support. I have over 18 years experience in working in a variety of mental health and community service roles. I am passionate about providing client centred and trauma informed psychological services to improve wellbeing. I can provide a wide range of assessment, and mental health services.
Do you want to create a life you love? Can you feel a greater purpose calling to you? Are you pulled from one project to the next without getting any traction? I empower women to create lives they love. Prosperous lives full of peace, purpose and presence. Finding your life's purpose isn't as hard as it sounds.. in fact, its an entirely teachable process. I look forward to reprogramming your subconscious to back yourself and co-create a life of magic .
Do you want to create a life you love? Can you feel a greater purpose calling to you? Are you pulled from one project to the next without getting any traction? I empower women to create lives they love. Prosperous lives full of peace, purpose and presence. Finding your life's purpose isn't as hard as it sounds.. in fact, its an entirely teachable process. I look forward to reprogramming your subconscious to back yourself and co-create a life of magic .
Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitians providing services to those in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Couples Therapy, Assessment (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Clinical Supervision as well as Groups and Workshops.
Self Reflections is a clinic that prides itself on delivering unparalleled quality, service and value to our clients. We have a team consisting of Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Accredited Practicing Dietitians providing services to those in the Illawarra and surrounding communities. In addition to individual therapeutic and dietetic services, we provide Couples Therapy, Assessment (Cognitive IQ, Functional Behavioural and Autism Assessments), Clinical Supervision as well as Groups and Workshops.
Daniel Martin
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Nowra, NSW 2541
Waitlist for new clients
Dan's desire to help people and curiosity about different ways to improve people’s lives is what drew him to the field. This curiosity has led to him working in several areas of psychology over the years. This openness to new adventures has also led to him living in the USA, Australia, and Singapore. His experience includes individual, group, family and couples counselling. Assessments are offered for mental health, personality or career guidance. Assessment reports are also available for personal or court use.
Dan's desire to help people and curiosity about different ways to improve people’s lives is what drew him to the field. This curiosity has led to him working in several areas of psychology over the years. This openness to new adventures has also led to him living in the USA, Australia, and Singapore. His experience includes individual, group, family and couples counselling. Assessments are offered for mental health, personality or career guidance. Assessment reports are also available for personal or court use.
I work with clients that experience a broad range of challenges, related to mental health, physical disabilities, grief, trauma or addictions. Most of them are at critical points in their life or within themselves when they can feel stuck or overwhelmed and do not know how to proceed to move forward or action change. I particularly specialise in counselling parents who have difficulties adapting to a new life of parenthood.
I work with clients that experience a broad range of challenges, related to mental health, physical disabilities, grief, trauma or addictions. Most of them are at critical points in their life or within themselves when they can feel stuck or overwhelmed and do not know how to proceed to move forward or action change. I particularly specialise in counselling parents who have difficulties adapting to a new life of parenthood.
Shakira works with people to enhance and foster connectedness, safety and trust in the counselling relationship so that clients can begin to create this for themselves. Shakira can hold the space to provide support, strategies to manage stress effectively, change patterns, build confidence and to create goals in line with personal values that are necessary for living a meaningful life. Emerge Therapy looks to empower you to make informed, responsible and considered choices.
Shakira works with people to enhance and foster connectedness, safety and trust in the counselling relationship so that clients can begin to create this for themselves. Shakira can hold the space to provide support, strategies to manage stress effectively, change patterns, build confidence and to create goals in line with personal values that are necessary for living a meaningful life. Emerge Therapy looks to empower you to make informed, responsible and considered choices.
Online Therapists
Priyanka utilises a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I consider myself to be a warm and compassionate psychologist who has completed her Masters in Psychology (Clinical). I place great importance on the development and maintenance of strong connections with clients, in order to promote a safe and supportive space to share in therapy.
Priyanka utilises a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
I consider myself to be a warm and compassionate psychologist who has completed her Masters in Psychology (Clinical). I place great importance on the development and maintenance of strong connections with clients, in order to promote a safe and supportive space to share in therapy.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
Her therapeutic approach is evidence-based and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Creative and Play therapy.
Aarthi is registered as a clinical counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She brings over 10 years of experience working directly with clients from all walks of life. Aarthi has experience working with individuals and families experiencing concerns relating to couples, domestic and family violence, trauma, grief and loss, child welfare and wellbeing, as well as depression, anxiety and a variety of other mental health issues. She has experience using trauma informed, strengths-based and outcomes focussed practices. Aarthi is dedicated to providing a service that is person-centred.
He draws on a flexible combination of evidence-based treatment modalities to tailor therapy to his clients’ individual needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Ashley is a warm and grounded clinical psychologist who helps clients to practically manage challenges they face and improve their wellbeing. He works with adults and adolescents facing mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal and relationship challenges, grief and loss, perfectionism, substance and behavioural addictions and adult ADHD. He has gained diverse clinical experience working in settings including private practice, telehealth clinics, community-based disability services, and charities and non-profit organisations, providing therapy in both one-on-one and group formats.
He draws on a flexible combination of evidence-based treatment modalities to tailor therapy to his clients’ individual needs, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Ashley is a warm and grounded clinical psychologist who helps clients to practically manage challenges they face and improve their wellbeing. He works with adults and adolescents facing mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal and relationship challenges, grief and loss, perfectionism, substance and behavioural addictions and adult ADHD. He has gained diverse clinical experience working in settings including private practice, telehealth clinics, community-based disability services, and charities and non-profit organisations, providing therapy in both one-on-one and group formats.
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Compassion-focused therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions.
A fully registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience where she has treated and helped multiple clients through their struggles. She is extremely attentive and rooting for you to be your best self. Therapy might feel like an uphill battle but Nadia will take you through the whole process of recovery and growth. She offers her services in Spanish as well as English.
Motivational Interviewing (MI), Compassion-focused therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions.
A fully registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience where she has treated and helped multiple clients through their struggles. She is extremely attentive and rooting for you to be your best self. Therapy might feel like an uphill battle but Nadia will take you through the whole process of recovery and growth. She offers her services in Spanish as well as English.
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How does motivational interviewing work?
Motivational interviewing aims to uncover a person’s internal motivation to change their life. Toward this end, the therapist listens, empathises, and collaborates with the client based on their perspective; the therapist doesn’t adhere to a predetermined plan for change or impose their viewpoint on the client. Discovering an individual’s most important reasons for change, and guiding them to achieve those changes, can empower people to shift from ambivalence to action.
Is motivational interviewing evidence-based?
Yes, research shows that motivational interviewing can help treat alcohol and substance use — and in different ways such as reducing drinking, reducing resistance, and increasing the likelihood of staying in treatment. Motivational interviewing has also been shown to help people lose weight, adhere to medication regimens, improve diet for those with Type II diabetes, and improve healthy behaviours in children.
How long does motivational interviewing last?
Motivational interviewing is a short-term therapy that can last just one or two sessions. In some cases, motivational interviewing may be used in conjunction with longer-term therapies, but for most people, motivational interviewing is a brief intervention that aims to help patients understand their personal, specific, and internal reasons for changing their life.
What differentiates motivational interviewing from person-centered therapy?
In person-centered therapy, the individual is in the driver’s seat of the treatment process, creating space for them to trust their instincts and arrive at their own solutions. The two approaches are similar because motivational interviewing is also client-centered; however, person-centered therapy is more open-ended while motivational interviewing is somewhat more structured; the goal is to change, and the therapist helps the client specifically discover their internal motivations to modify their behaviour.