Philosophy & Vision
Happy relationships and family life are one of the keys to well being and joy in life.
I help people to live meaningful lives with happy and respectful relationships. I give support and direction, help people to gain new understandings which enable positive life changes to take place. I help people to adjust creatively and courageously to relationship changes. I connect well with teenagers and children helping them gain meaning, confidence and optimism about life.
Background
Elizabeth is is a registered psychologist in private practice. Prior to this Elizabeth had 19 years of experience as a counsellor in private practice, with Relationships Australia and in school and TAFE settings.
Services
Elizabeth offers counselling and psychological therapy for adults, couples and teenagers. Her specialisations include working with couples to help them resolve problems, improve communication and build happy long lasting relationships; helping individuals with relationship issues, separation and divorce. She assists teenagers and young adults manage life challenges, interpersonal issues, improve self esteem, motivation and responsibility.
Quality Provision
Elizabeth is qualified in both psychology and counselling. Her current focus is working with individuals, couples and families to improve relationships and well being.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology - 2013 - U.S.Q.
- Bachelor Science (Honours Psychology) - 2012 - U.S.Q.
- Graduate Diploma Psychological Studies - 2011 - U.S.Q.
- Master Education (Guidance & Counselling) - 2000 - U.S.Q.
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Careers) - 1994 - Deakin University
Modalities
CBT - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Marriage and Family - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Sand Tray
Therapy Approach
Elizabeth's framework of practice is based in person centred and narrative therapies. Her approach is non judgmental. Elizabeth provides evidence based relationship counselling using Emotionally Focussed Therapy and Gottman Marital Therapy. She provides psychological treatments utilising Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Elizabeth provides the full range of Focussed Psychological Strategies for people with Mental health Care Plans.
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society