Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
Depression itself can be quite pervasive and hard to shift. Through working through your problems gently, with either gentle counselling, or ongoing psychotherapy, most depressive symptoms can shift. I've found great change can happen through the power of listening to your concerns and working through new ways of being with the gentle hand holding of counselling or psychotherapy.
Psychologist, BA, Grad Dip Psych, MPsych, MAPS, Assoc ASH
One in five people are diagnosed with Depression at some time in their lives due to challenges in their lives. Gaining skills, strategies and exploring both the issues and responses assist with improving responses and engaging in life.
Registered Psychotherapist, Amanda Guilfoyle. M.Gestalt T. B.SocSci (Couns)
I have worked extensively with people who are experiencing depression. I work alongside my clients to unravel the multitude of events which have usually led to them feeling so low. Together these are worked on to create a new path of direction . I believe with the right support it is possible to create lasting change.
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Depression needs to be carefully assessed with respect to identifying the difference between longstanding clinical depression and reactive depression arising from particular stressful and disturbing events. In the former, a risk assessment is part of my approach regarding suicidal ideation and the need to work collaboratively with other professionals. In both types of depression I place importance on the impact of early history and traumatic events
Clients can suffer from depression chronically or intermittently. Depression can be an isolating condition and oftentimes is present with other physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health issues. I work with the client to help them to unpack their experience of depression, holding space for their pain, hurt and discomfort in order to increase their distress tolerance and enable them to live the kinds of lives they would like to.