Elizabeth Fairbanks
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Lizzie Fairbanks Therapy
Crows Nest, Sydney NSW 2065
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist and counsellor in Sydney, Australia. I have a warm, creative, interactive, and relational style, and offer trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Internal Family Systems therapy both online and face-to-face in Crows Nest, Sydney. I have a deep passion for supporting those who identify as neurodivergent, or with more non-traditional lifestyles or ways of being in the world.
Background
With a decade of professional experience in the public, private and NGO sectors, my clinical practice is founded in supporting people with developmental/complex trauma and PTSD, insecure attachment styles, and unhelpful coping strategies.
My work is steeped in trauma-informed, evidence based approaches, specifically Internal Family Systems ('parts work') and Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
I continue to hold a clinical role in the non-government sector supporting those with disabilities and trauma / complex-trauma.
Services
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist and counsellor in Sydney, Australia. I have a warm, creative, interactive, and relational style, and offer trauma-informed counselling and psychotherapy, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness meditation training both online and face-to-face in Crows Nest, Sydney. I have a deep passion for supporting those in the ENM/Poly community and kink community, those who identify with a more non-traditional lifestyle or way of being in the world, and those who are curious about pursuing personal and spiritual growth.
Quality Provision
I hold Clinical Membership with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, PAFCA (Reg. 26497). PACFA has comprehensive and rigorous membership, ethical and professional development requirements.
As part of my PACFA Membership, I am also a Clinical Member of the Australian College of Psychotherapy.
I also participate in professional clinical supervision with three different supervisors each month, all of whom are well respected psychologists, psychotherapists or neuroscientists.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- B. Comms - 2015 - APM College
- Grad. Dip. Couns. - 2018 - Australian College of Applied Psychology
- Foundation Course, MiCBT - 2020 - Mindfulness Institute
- Applied Course, MiCBT - 2020 - Mindfulness Institute
Modalities
Buddhist Psychotherapy - DBT - Internal Family Systems - Jungian - Meditation - Mindfulness - Psychodynamic - Sand Tray - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I am experienced in a number of different approaches and modalities, and believe that this is essential to ensure client-centered, trauma-informed support.
My philosophy of client presentation is largely informed by psychodynamic theory, Buddhist psychology, Jungian psychology, and Internal Family Systems.
I am formally trained in Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Level 2), and am currently following a training pathway in Internal Family Systems. I continue to receive regular supervision in both mindfulness-based approached and Internal Family Systems.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
2/35 Hume St
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Parking available in Hume St carpark, just opposite the building.
Appointments
Please contact me to make an appointment, appointments are 60 minutes.
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for you to assess whether we will be a good fit.
Fees & Insurance
Initial Phone Consultation, 15mins - FREE.
Initial Consult, 90mins - $150 online / $160 in-house
Standard Appointment, 60mins - $140 online / $150 in-house.
Payment Options
I accept cash on appointment, or can send you an invoice for direct-debit payments.
Contact Elizabeth
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Elizabeth Fairbanks
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Having been client-side myself for over twelve years (and counting), I have developed a deep passion and curiosity for human healing, transformation and growth. The 'work' of therapy can be challenging at times, but I've never experienced anything of more value than the transformational outcomes it brings.
From the moment I had my first 'break through' / 'ah-ha moment', I knew that this was something I wanted to contribute to the world.
Therapy is something I feel comes naturally to me, and I have always been (potentially frustratingly) psychologically minded. Nothing brings me more satisfaction than to be able to offer my support and partner with those who are on their own journeys. -
Internal Family Systems.
Psychodynamic Theory.
Buddhist Psychology.
Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. -
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Depression
Self-Care
Unhelpful coping behaviours
Trauma, Developmental/Complex Trauma
Ethically Non-Monogamous / Polyamorous Relationship Issues
Kink specific issues
Grief and Loss
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Internal Family Systems.
Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT).
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
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It depends on the presentation, but most of my clients start to gain some level of clarity about their situation after the first or second session. Clarity can make a big difference, as it brings with it a sense of agency and hope.
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This is a HUGE question...
For starters, it saved my life.
Secondly, through therapy I have discovered myself, have come to embody my personhood, and have experienced so much inner peace and freedom. -
I feel very privileged to sit with my clients in the midst of their diverse lives, through all the ups and downs, and with such experience comes an overwhelming sense of interconnectedness.
My clients have taught me that behind the biggest of mistakes, the most intense of traumas, or overwhelming senses of despair, is a heart of good intention, love and kindness. -
I have more bad hair days than good ones...
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Negative stigma around taking care of your mental health.
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Song: 'It Is Not Meant To Be'; Tame Impala.
Book: 'The Courage to be Disliked'; Fumitake Koga and Ichiro Kishimi
Film: 'Marie Antoinette'; directed by Sofia Coppola.
Record: 'Mother'; Cleo Sol.
Art: every Studio Ghibli movie ever.