Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
As an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist I try to understand the meaning of behaviour rather than pathologising behaviour. My focus is on helping you to make connections about how your past history may have contributed to your present difficulties and to empower you to find your own voice and create effective change in your life and in your personal, couple and family relationships.
Specialising in trauma recovery particularly after workplace situations that have prompted workers compensation claims, I also provide investigation services using forensic psychology knowledge and skills. My background in training and workplace cultural change assists individual support services.
Whether it's wanting to heal from childhood trauma, reduce anxiety and stress, process loss and grief or navigate relationship or career change, I am here to support you. My passion lies in walking beside you to make meaning of your experiences, getting to know the lesser known parts of you and helping you navigate through life's challenges. With my grounded, calm and trauma-informed approach I create a safe and compassionate space where you feel genuinely heard and seen.
Dr Shikha Gray tailors therapy to you, whether you come to therapy as an individual or a couple. She has been rigorously trained in a range of therapy techniques and methods, which she uses based on your unique needs, hopes and wishes. In particular, Shikha is passionate about helping people develop deeper insight into their presenting problems, gain self-acceptance and make the changes they desire in their internal, external and relational world. Please visit Shikha's website (www.shikhagray.com.au) for more information about her qualifications, training and approach to therapy.
I am an eight year trained Registered Clinical Psychologist with 30 years' experience of helping the community. My postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology enables me to provide effective treatments for mental health disorders and problems in adults, couples therapy and issues with sexuality.
As a counselor and psychotherapist, my goal is to help you through your struggles and challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, family violence, emotional abuse, or relationship difficulties, I'm here to support you. Sometimes, traumatic memories or emotional obstacles can prevent you from feeling calm and centered, hindering your ability to live your best life.
It's possible that there's something unsettling lingering in the background or that you feel pressured, rushed, isolated, or disconnected. You may feel like you can't truly be yourself. If you're facing difficulties at work, school, or with a parent or close family member, I'm here to help.
Together, we will work on processing and overcoming your emotional or psychological struggles. Even small positive shifts in therapy can lead to relief and long-lasting change. I welcome adults of all ages, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
My focus is on creating a comfortable space for my clients, so we can work together and clearly understand the client's issues and needs. I really want meaningful change for my clients, and every person's experience is unique and important. My goal is for clients to feel respected and heard, and to feel that they are getting what they need out of therapy. I offer in-person and online therapy sessions.
I work with individuals & couples from diverse backgrounds to help with issues related to marital and pre-marital relationships, stress, anxiety, interpersonal conflicts, separation, women's health, adjustment post immigration and maternity, and work-related issues. I use elements of Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy, and have a trauma-based approach in my practice.
I provide very successful anxiety treatment, especially for people who have had to stop driving on freeways due to panic, or those who avoid social situations because of social anxiety. I provide specialist help to overcome public speaking anxiety and for people who have OCD. I also work with people to resolve relationship issues and I offer specialised help to people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Call 0417379684 for your FREE 15 minute consultation.