Motivational Interviewing Counselling in Unley, SA
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I use a variety of recommended and evidence-based therapies including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am considered to be kind, patient, caring, compassionate, and supportive. I am a qualified registered mental health nurse, with over 10 years of experience working as a nurse. I have worked with people living with mild to complex mental health disorders. My specialty includes supporting people through relationship difficulties, personality disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I am passionate about mental health and personal growth. I love educating and empowering others and want to work through any obstacle or challenge in your life. I focus on helping you achieve your goals and break down any barriers.
I use a variety of recommended and evidence-based therapies including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Solution Based Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
I am considered to be kind, patient, caring, compassionate, and supportive. I am a qualified registered mental health nurse, with over 10 years of experience working as a nurse. I have worked with people living with mild to complex mental health disorders. My specialty includes supporting people through relationship difficulties, personality disorders, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I am passionate about mental health and personal growth. I love educating and empowering others and want to work through any obstacle or challenge in your life. I focus on helping you achieve your goals and break down any barriers.
Astute Education & Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Unley, SA 5061
In my therapeutic practice, I offer support to clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, including those seeking assistance in managing with anxiety, depression, stress and adjusting to life changes. Client goals can range from those seeking to reduce the incidence of negative self-talk, reducing physical symptoms of stress and anxiety, addressing past trauma and seeking more adaptive daily routines and coping methods. Clients who are seeking change in their lives and wish to explore options for intervention to develop adaptive methods of thinking and behaviour often report benefits from therapeutic engagement.
In my therapeutic practice, I offer support to clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, including those seeking assistance in managing with anxiety, depression, stress and adjusting to life changes. Client goals can range from those seeking to reduce the incidence of negative self-talk, reducing physical symptoms of stress and anxiety, addressing past trauma and seeking more adaptive daily routines and coping methods. Clients who are seeking change in their lives and wish to explore options for intervention to develop adaptive methods of thinking and behaviour often report benefits from therapeutic engagement.
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Are you unhappy or dissatisfied in your career or personal life? Do you have low self-esteem or low confidence? Do you compare yourself to others, constantly feeling like you're not good enough? Are you navigating a major life change, feeling lost and seeking to regain a sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and are seeking a more holistic alternative to the traditional clinical approach. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space for you to express yourself freely and explore your concerns in order to gain self-awareness, knowledge and skills to enhance your wellbeing and quality of life
Are you unhappy or dissatisfied in your career or personal life? Do you have low self-esteem or low confidence? Do you compare yourself to others, constantly feeling like you're not good enough? Are you navigating a major life change, feeling lost and seeking to regain a sense of meaning and purpose in your life? Perhaps you’ve tried therapy before and are seeking a more holistic alternative to the traditional clinical approach. I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space for you to express yourself freely and explore your concerns in order to gain self-awareness, knowledge and skills to enhance your wellbeing and quality of life
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I help you gain control over your symptoms and improve your quality of life by providing a supportive and understanding environment. Together, we develop practical strategies tailored to your unique needs, whether it's improving focus, managing emotions, or enhancing organisational skills. I offer structured guidance to navigate daily challenges and provide emotional support to ensure you feel heard and validated. Through education and empowerment, I help transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. My goal is to equip you with sustainable solutions so you can achieve a sense of normalcy and unlock your full potential.
I help you gain control over your symptoms and improve your quality of life by providing a supportive and understanding environment. Together, we develop practical strategies tailored to your unique needs, whether it's improving focus, managing emotions, or enhancing organisational skills. I offer structured guidance to navigate daily challenges and provide emotional support to ensure you feel heard and validated. Through education and empowerment, I help transform your challenges into opportunities for growth. My goal is to equip you with sustainable solutions so you can achieve a sense of normalcy and unlock your full potential.
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Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
Marina is a warm and compassionate Psychologist who has worked in public and community health settings as well as in the private sector for the past 10 years. Marina has wide experience working with adolescents and adults and is passionate about helping people with mood, worry and distress problems, stemming from the past or more recent experiences. Marina focuses on building a therapeutic relationship based on empathy, curiosity, openness, kindness and respect to help understand her client’s needs and work towards their goals. Marina believes in recognising individual’s strengths to help overcome challenges and bring about change
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Robyn Blake-Mortimer
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Unley, SA 5061
Not accepting new clients
You know relationships are important. When they are not working out, the pain can be overwhelming. You feel stuck because as a trained helping professional you expect more of yourself and your partner. It is so difficult to even begin to consider getting help when you also work in health care or mental health! It is not like you are willing to see just anyone! You know the research tips to improve the relationship, but you just can't seem to apply them at home. That hurts! You understand it might have something to do with a difficult past or trauma but that does not help you to manage the conflict. You start to feel despairing.
You know relationships are important. When they are not working out, the pain can be overwhelming. You feel stuck because as a trained helping professional you expect more of yourself and your partner. It is so difficult to even begin to consider getting help when you also work in health care or mental health! It is not like you are willing to see just anyone! You know the research tips to improve the relationship, but you just can't seem to apply them at home. That hurts! You understand it might have something to do with a difficult past or trauma but that does not help you to manage the conflict. You start to feel despairing.
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I have been in the field since 2018 and worked within both Private and Public sectors, before moving into more specialised work with a focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This experience has allowed me to develop a broad scope of skills and an ability to support a wide range of clients and complex presentations. I have particular experience supporting clients with; Borderline Personality, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness training, trauma, domestic violence, work-related difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems and emotional dysregulation.
I have been in the field since 2018 and worked within both Private and Public sectors, before moving into more specialised work with a focus on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). This experience has allowed me to develop a broad scope of skills and an ability to support a wide range of clients and complex presentations. I have particular experience supporting clients with; Borderline Personality, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, assertiveness training, trauma, domestic violence, work-related difficulties, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems and emotional dysregulation.
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I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
I have experience working with a range or presentations including personality diagnosis, addiction, mood, emotional dysregulation, trauma, psychosis, situational distress, interpersonal and attachment difficulties. I work to offer compassionate support to clients aged 12 and above. Helping to provide strategies to manage emotions, work through invalidation, and embrace the strengths of neurodivergence. My goal is to empower you to achieve emotional well-being, foster healthier connections, and create a life worth living.
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My passion as a Psychologist is helping individuals with various concerns, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, anger management, self-esteem/confidence issues, or individuals who are going through large life changes, be able to overcome their difficulties and achieve their therapeutic outcomes. I support people aged 8 years to 60 years of age. I have a warm and empathetic approach, with a focus on creating an environment where a person can learn about themselves, develop their skills to manage their mental health and wellbeing, and be empowered to create change in their lives.
My passion as a Psychologist is helping individuals with various concerns, such as Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, anger management, self-esteem/confidence issues, or individuals who are going through large life changes, be able to overcome their difficulties and achieve their therapeutic outcomes. I support people aged 8 years to 60 years of age. I have a warm and empathetic approach, with a focus on creating an environment where a person can learn about themselves, develop their skills to manage their mental health and wellbeing, and be empowered to create change in their lives.
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Are you unhappy, tired, and under constant stress? Do you find yourself taking on more than you can handle and saying yes when you really mean no? Have you not been feeling like yourself lately? Know it does not have to be this way. It's possible to live a life that feels so good, so fulfilling, a life where you feel confident and in control. Are you ready to learn what's preventing you from living the life you want? It’s time to return to you.
Are you unhappy, tired, and under constant stress? Do you find yourself taking on more than you can handle and saying yes when you really mean no? Have you not been feeling like yourself lately? Know it does not have to be this way. It's possible to live a life that feels so good, so fulfilling, a life where you feel confident and in control. Are you ready to learn what's preventing you from living the life you want? It’s time to return to you.
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I am a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, and Founder of The Calming Suite in Clarence Park South Australia. My greatest passion as a Psychologist is helping youth (12 - 30) with Eating Disorders, and related issues such as Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, Body Image concerns, Bullying, and Suicidality. The greatest gift as a Psychologist is watching so many beautiful individuals often in severe hurt, pain, and darkness, with no hope for the future, take that leap of faith with me and completely transform their life. Seeing a smile back on their face and hope through their eyes is everything.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, and Founder of The Calming Suite in Clarence Park South Australia. My greatest passion as a Psychologist is helping youth (12 - 30) with Eating Disorders, and related issues such as Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, Body Image concerns, Bullying, and Suicidality. The greatest gift as a Psychologist is watching so many beautiful individuals often in severe hurt, pain, and darkness, with no hope for the future, take that leap of faith with me and completely transform their life. Seeing a smile back on their face and hope through their eyes is everything.
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Susane is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in counselling, coaching, and high-performance mentoring. She is a certified resilience practitioner, counsellor and counselling supervisor, managing a successful counselling practice and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) clinic. In addition to her clinical work, Susane is a distinguished athlete, having completed 24 Ironman triathlons and qualifying twice for the Ironman World Championships. She is also an accomplished author, having written a self-help book.
Susane is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in counselling, coaching, and high-performance mentoring. She is a certified resilience practitioner, counsellor and counselling supervisor, managing a successful counselling practice and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) clinic. In addition to her clinical work, Susane is a distinguished athlete, having completed 24 Ironman triathlons and qualifying twice for the Ironman World Championships. She is also an accomplished author, having written a self-help book.
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I am a dedicated psychotherapist passionate about fostering transformative change through evidence-based practices. Specializing in compassion-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CF-CBT), I create a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with gentleness and curiosity.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist passionate about fostering transformative change through evidence-based practices. Specializing in compassion-focused cognitive behavior therapy (CF-CBT), I create a nurturing therapeutic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with gentleness and curiosity.
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If you are emotionally overwhelmed and unsure about future directions, talking to a trained professional can help. Processing thoughts and emotions can help you clarify your goals and plan your next steps. Traumatic experiences that have not been processed may also impact your ability to find deeper contentment and purpose. Triggers in the present that spark PTSD-like responses can impede your ability to move forward. I can provide a safe place for you to explore challenges, old and new. We can go at a pace that is comfortable for you and chart your path to more peace and clarity.
If you are emotionally overwhelmed and unsure about future directions, talking to a trained professional can help. Processing thoughts and emotions can help you clarify your goals and plan your next steps. Traumatic experiences that have not been processed may also impact your ability to find deeper contentment and purpose. Triggers in the present that spark PTSD-like responses can impede your ability to move forward. I can provide a safe place for you to explore challenges, old and new. We can go at a pace that is comfortable for you and chart your path to more peace and clarity.
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Hello! My name is Cathleen and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW). I have been practicing since 2019. I am a compassionate, gentle, person-centred person who is passionate about enriching people's mental health and wellbeing. My therapy approach involves providing a safe space for people to be open to vulnerability, an emphasis on you being the expert of your life and experiences, and working together in aiming for positive change to your mental health and wellbeing.
Hello! My name is Cathleen and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW). I have been practicing since 2019. I am a compassionate, gentle, person-centred person who is passionate about enriching people's mental health and wellbeing. My therapy approach involves providing a safe space for people to be open to vulnerability, an emphasis on you being the expert of your life and experiences, and working together in aiming for positive change to your mental health and wellbeing.
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My approach to therapy is client directed and outcome informed. A brief measure is used at the beginning of each session to identify the areas of your life (personal, interpersonal, or social) that are causing most distress. We will work on these areas together in therapy. Reliable change can be expected after 6-7 sessions. At the end of each session a brief measure is used for you to assess the quality of our therapeutic relationship. Did you feel heard, respected, and understood; did we talk about what you wanted to talk about, and was my approach a good fit for you?
My approach to therapy is client directed and outcome informed. A brief measure is used at the beginning of each session to identify the areas of your life (personal, interpersonal, or social) that are causing most distress. We will work on these areas together in therapy. Reliable change can be expected after 6-7 sessions. At the end of each session a brief measure is used for you to assess the quality of our therapeutic relationship. Did you feel heard, respected, and understood; did we talk about what you wanted to talk about, and was my approach a good fit for you?
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I strive to hold a safe, warm, and all-inclusive space for clients (LGBTQIA+ friendly, open to all genders). I am passionate about empowering clients to learn more about themselves and to transmute challenges, encouraging clients to achieve gentle and sustainable shifts in both their wellbeing and relationships. I approach therapy from a holistic framework with elements from a range of evidence-based therapies utilised. Sessions are collaborative and uniquely tailored to each individual.
I strive to hold a safe, warm, and all-inclusive space for clients (LGBTQIA+ friendly, open to all genders). I am passionate about empowering clients to learn more about themselves and to transmute challenges, encouraging clients to achieve gentle and sustainable shifts in both their wellbeing and relationships. I approach therapy from a holistic framework with elements from a range of evidence-based therapies utilised. Sessions are collaborative and uniquely tailored to each individual.
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Guys, are you sick and tired of waking up sick and tired? Sometimes there’s so much going on in our head to know where to begin. This can often lead to anxieties, diminished self-worth or addiction. I know from lived experience how harrowing this can be. Reaching out for help can be daunting and confronting, and talking with friends or family often feels too close to home. Don’t let your thoughts and feelings take a back seat by dismissing and ignoring them. Left unaddressed, this can considerably influence your mental wellbeing by clouding over a sense of hope, a brighter future & the best version of you. So what’s the next step?
Guys, are you sick and tired of waking up sick and tired? Sometimes there’s so much going on in our head to know where to begin. This can often lead to anxieties, diminished self-worth or addiction. I know from lived experience how harrowing this can be. Reaching out for help can be daunting and confronting, and talking with friends or family often feels too close to home. Don’t let your thoughts and feelings take a back seat by dismissing and ignoring them. Left unaddressed, this can considerably influence your mental wellbeing by clouding over a sense of hope, a brighter future & the best version of you. So what’s the next step?
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Your unique story, your life's journey with all its trials and joys, is an intensely personal space that deserves respect and validation. And while you have, for the most part, done well in navigating challenges, sometimes you get lost in the mess. It's when this happens, another person can help you see a different viewpoint or another strength you didn't even know you had. My aim in counselling, is to be that other person, who can walk with you, providing a listening ear and a supportive voice, shedding light on your path forward.
Your unique story, your life's journey with all its trials and joys, is an intensely personal space that deserves respect and validation. And while you have, for the most part, done well in navigating challenges, sometimes you get lost in the mess. It's when this happens, another person can help you see a different viewpoint or another strength you didn't even know you had. My aim in counselling, is to be that other person, who can walk with you, providing a listening ear and a supportive voice, shedding light on your path forward.
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I have a friendly, empathic and wholistic approach and embrace clients strengths. Focusing together on overcoming life challenges that may have come your way, we also consider building a lifestyle that is satisfying and fulfilling.
I have a friendly, empathic and wholistic approach and embrace clients strengths. Focusing together on overcoming life challenges that may have come your way, we also consider building a lifestyle that is satisfying and fulfilling.
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Motivational Interviewing Counsellors
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.