Strength-Based Counselling in Subiaco, WA

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Sunila Peterson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
Su works in partnership with clients, using a person-centered, holistic, strength based, and non-judgmental approach. Su supports clients to explore, understand and make informed choices, aligned to their personal values to live authentically and with mental health resilience. Su works in areas related to: anxiety; depression; grief and loss; self-esteem and confidence; pregnancy and parenting challenges; workplace and insurance matters; life and transitional challenges; cross cultural, racial, identity, and/or spiritual challenges; disabilities and health challenges; relationship challenges; and does work related to legal matters.
(08) 6002 2750 View (08) 6002 2750
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Dasha Lvov
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
(08) 6493 7205 View (08) 6493 7205
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Wendy Street
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with young people and adults. I am an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR practitioner, passionate about working with trauma and mental health. I have been a senior clinician at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) for 14 years and have previously worked at the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) and across adult mental health teams in the UK. I am a Board Approved supervisor with AHPRA, an accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a Schema Therapy Supervisor.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with young people and adults. I am an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR practitioner, passionate about working with trauma and mental health. I have been a senior clinician at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) for 14 years and have previously worked at the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) and across adult mental health teams in the UK. I am a Board Approved supervisor with AHPRA, an accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a Schema Therapy Supervisor.
(08) 6493 7470 View (08) 6493 7470
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The Edge - Couples & Marriage Counselling
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Hello, I'm Catherine, and I'm delighted to welcome you to The Edge. As a highly skilled and experienced couples counsellor and coach, my therapy style is solution-driven and dynamic, designed to provide you with real skills and tools for meaningful change. Together, we will explore key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, building trust,sex vs intimacy. Investing in your relationship is one of the smartest decisions a couple can make, offering lifelong returns and dividends. Join to collaborate on the world's softest sofa or lets work together online. Book now via the website link.
Hello, I'm Catherine, and I'm delighted to welcome you to The Edge. As a highly skilled and experienced couples counsellor and coach, my therapy style is solution-driven and dynamic, designed to provide you with real skills and tools for meaningful change. Together, we will explore key areas such as communication, conflict resolution, building trust,sex vs intimacy. Investing in your relationship is one of the smartest decisions a couple can make, offering lifelong returns and dividends. Join to collaborate on the world's softest sofa or lets work together online. Book now via the website link.
(08) 6493 7020 View (08) 6493 7020
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Chris Pastor
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
(08) 6490 9473 View (08) 6490 9473
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Mindy Simpson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
(08) 7079 5665 View (08) 7079 5665
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Nurturing Growth-Counselling, Psychotherapy, EMDR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 11 years of experience, I can support you to navigate and heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR therapy.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 11 years of experience, I can support you to navigate and heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR therapy.
(08) 6493 7950 View (08) 6493 7950
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Uniquely Human Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Raquel's passion for working with people experiencing disordered eating started in 2004 and this has flourished over the last 18 years. She desires to help individuals overcome and disempower their disordered eating through building an individual’s confidence and skills to explore, develop, and incorporate new ways of thinking about their food, weight and shape. Raquel attended Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University and has also studied abroad. Other training includes EMDR, Collaborative Practice, Alcohol and Other Drug Use, Life Skills for Special Populations, and Trauma Informed Care.
Raquel's passion for working with people experiencing disordered eating started in 2004 and this has flourished over the last 18 years. She desires to help individuals overcome and disempower their disordered eating through building an individual’s confidence and skills to explore, develop, and incorporate new ways of thinking about their food, weight and shape. Raquel attended Murdoch University and Edith Cowan University and has also studied abroad. Other training includes EMDR, Collaborative Practice, Alcohol and Other Drug Use, Life Skills for Special Populations, and Trauma Informed Care.
(08) 6490 9992 View (08) 6490 9992
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Julie Sparrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
(08) 6490 9072 View (08) 6490 9072
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Philip Colin Roggio
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I work with clients across the lifespan in the assessment and treatment of psychological concerns, exploring their origins and the self-limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours that often keep clients stuck, while building a capacity to experience and feel emotion as pathway to healing.
I work with clients across the lifespan in the assessment and treatment of psychological concerns, exploring their origins and the self-limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviours that often keep clients stuck, while building a capacity to experience and feel emotion as pathway to healing.
(08) 6490 9205 View (08) 6490 9205
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Amber Zahra
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Welcome and congratulations, you have taken the first step towards a better mental well-being. It is not easy to choose the right counsellor, with whom you are comfortable to share your life's significant events, I acknowledge. I am Amber, a registered counsellor with the Australian Counsellor's Association. I believe in respect, positive regard and genuine care for my clients privacy and confidentiality in Counselling. My ARHG provider number is: AC20476T
Welcome and congratulations, you have taken the first step towards a better mental well-being. It is not easy to choose the right counsellor, with whom you are comfortable to share your life's significant events, I acknowledge. I am Amber, a registered counsellor with the Australian Counsellor's Association. I believe in respect, positive regard and genuine care for my clients privacy and confidentiality in Counselling. My ARHG provider number is: AC20476T
(08) 6493 7200 View (08) 6493 7200
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Karen Jones
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I am passionate and dedicated to helping you be the best version of yourself. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Allow me to guide and navigate you through overcoming challenges and building on your strengths you weren't aware existed!
I am passionate and dedicated to helping you be the best version of yourself. I work with children, adolescents and adults. Allow me to guide and navigate you through overcoming challenges and building on your strengths you weren't aware existed!
(08) 6493 7810 View (08) 6493 7810
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Eimear Quigley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Waitlist for new clients
My life purpose is to decrease human suffering. As a clinical psychologist, I believe that human connection is the antidote to human suffering and I use a person-centred humanistic approach with clients to build a connected therapeutic relationship that supports healing and growth.
My life purpose is to decrease human suffering. As a clinical psychologist, I believe that human connection is the antidote to human suffering and I use a person-centred humanistic approach with clients to build a connected therapeutic relationship that supports healing and growth.
(08) 6493 7671 View (08) 6493 7671
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Kylie Mathieson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Kylie is well known for her holistic, down-to-earth and non-judgemental style. She has worked with clients across the developmental spectrum, using evidence-based approaches to support those impacted by anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, autism, and ADHD. She also enjoys supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Kylie has particular interests in helping individuals navigate difficult life transitions, adapt following diagnosis/illness, manage professional pressures; improve performance, and embed healthy lifestyle habits (e.g. movement, mindful awareness, sleep). Kylie has further qualifications in fitness and executive coaching.
Kylie is well known for her holistic, down-to-earth and non-judgemental style. She has worked with clients across the developmental spectrum, using evidence-based approaches to support those impacted by anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, autism, and ADHD. She also enjoys supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Kylie has particular interests in helping individuals navigate difficult life transitions, adapt following diagnosis/illness, manage professional pressures; improve performance, and embed healthy lifestyle habits (e.g. movement, mindful awareness, sleep). Kylie has further qualifications in fitness and executive coaching.
(08) 6556 9594 View (08) 6556 9594
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Tarryn Lara Scher
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults under 30 years of age.
At Exploring Minds Psychology we are passionate about providing services to support children, adolescents (and their families), and adults under 30 years of age.
(08) 6493 7795 View (08) 6493 7795
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Sara Mazzucchi
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Subiaco, WA 6008
Our clients come to us with a variety of needs, including managing stress, overcoming anxiety, dealing with depression, and addressing relationship issues. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.
Our clients come to us with a variety of needs, including managing stress, overcoming anxiety, dealing with depression, and addressing relationship issues. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and strategies necessary to achieve emotional well-being and personal growth.
(08) 6493 7672 View (08) 6493 7672
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Narelle Whitfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
I work in a client-focused way and to address the issues the client brings to the session. I have worked with a range of issues. I particularly like working with children, young people and women are experiencing relationship difficulties, whether that be with a partner, school relationships or parents.
(08) 7078 8254 View (08) 7078 8254
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Simon P Martin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
Simon is a highly respected Psychologist with 15 years' experience delivering Government services, Corporate Psychology and clinical therapeutic interventions. He holds a 6 year Masters degree in Applied Psychology, and has undertaken significant additional training in areas including Schema Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Simon specialises in dealing with Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders & Relationship issues through a range of treatment modalities. He believes that positive change can come from a greater understanding of oneself, and works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve their goals
(08) 6490 9967 View (08) 6490 9967
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Divyah Sreevardhanan
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Divyah is a registered Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Divyah’s personal style of therapy is to cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, which sets the foundation for therapy to progress from. Her warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space within which clients would be able to identify their therapeutic goals. Starting from a person-centred approach, Divyah draws upon her training in a variety of evidence-based methods in order to provide an effective intervention plan in order to meet the client’s goals and facilitate their growth.
Divyah is a registered Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Divyah’s personal style of therapy is to cultivate a strong therapeutic alliance, which sets the foundation for therapy to progress from. Her warm and compassionate manner allows for the creation of a safe space within which clients would be able to identify their therapeutic goals. Starting from a person-centred approach, Divyah draws upon her training in a variety of evidence-based methods in order to provide an effective intervention plan in order to meet the client’s goals and facilitate their growth.
(08) 6424 8177 View (08) 6424 8177
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Carmel Bob
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Subiaco, WA 6008
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
Carmel is experienced in working with young adults, adults and couples in the areas of anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, personality disorders , adjustment issues, cross cultural issues, grief and loss and relationship issues including; affairs, communication difficulties, assisted fertility, loss of intimacy and exit counselling
(08) 6118 7213 View (08) 6118 7213
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Strength-Based Counsellors

How does strength-based therapy work?

During strength-based therapy sessions, the therapist will ask about an individual’s experiences of stress, pain, or trauma with the goal of orienting the client to view themselves as a survivor rather than a victim, and focusing on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. In framing a client’s personal narrative along these lines, the therapist and client work together to identify existing skills that can be harnessed.

Is strength-based therapy evidence-based?

Strength-based therapy is an evidence-based treatment that has been studied extensively and shown to be effective across domains. The treatment has been found to be particularly effective in helping individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Strength-based therapy has been used by therapists to help clients for more than 60 years.

How long does strength-based therapy last?

There’s no precise timeline for strength-based therapy. The duration of treatment depends on the individual’s specific needs and goals and the severity of their concerns. Some individuals may find they achieve their therapeutic goals quickly, while others might benefit from ongoing support and guidance in order to continue progressing.

How effective is strength-based therapy?

Clinical research and decades of practice have shown strength-based therapy to be an effective treatment to improve mental health and well-being for many conditions. The treatment can engender a sense of connection and collaboration between the therapist and the individual, fostering a positive therapeutic relationship. For individuals with narcissistic tendencies, strength-based therapy may be less effective, as the focus on the individual’s strengths may undermine the work needed to honestly assess the challenges the individual faces.