- Krishnamurti
Helen Brittan
Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor
Nurturing Growth
Subiaco, Perth WA 6008
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
Hi, I’m a counsellor, psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, passionate about nurturing the growth & development of women from all walks of life. Every woman's journey is filled with unique challenges & opportunities for growth. No two journeys are the same, so my approach is as unique as you are. Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic techniques, I tailor your support to align with your individual needs, whether you're navigating parenting challenges, relationship breakdowns, past trauma or simply seeking support to understand yourself better.
My special areas of interest include working with women on all areas of their life, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, perinatal, relationship & family issues, the challenges of parenting, life changes, getting older, grief and loss.
I aim to provide a supportive space where you feel deeply understood, genuinely held, & empowered to navigate life's complexities.
Background
I bring 12+ years of clinical experience working with people of many different ages, backgrounds and circumstances (along with my personal growth) to my understanding of and compassion for our “human condition”.
My studies and training in the humanities, education, spiritual disciplines and counselling, gives me a broad and compassionate view of the many struggles we often share.
My years in teaching adults, then working in a women specific health service and leading trauma recovery groups, has given me a range of skills that I use to personalise my approach in therapy.
In private practice, I have further developed this approach, using elements of ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively.
Services
Services available at Nurturing Growth include:
Supervision- Group or Individual - for other counsellors and therapists - specialist FDV & Perinatal knowledge & support.
Tailored workplace or professional training can be provided.
EMDR therapy for trauma
Small Group Therapy Sessions or for recovery from FDV, Circle of Security Parenting Program
In person appointments available Friday & Saturday @ Subiaco.
Telehealth appointments available Monday-Saturday as arranged.
Sliding scale of Fees and flexible 1- or 1.5-hour appointments.
We can collaborate with other professionals in your team if needed.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- EMDR Part 1 & 2 - 2023 - Psychology Training WA
- Advanced Training in Supervision - 2019 - Supervision WA
- Circle of Security Parenting Course - 2017 - Circle of Security International
- Master of Counselling - 2014 - Murdoch University
- Graduate Certificate of Education - 2004 - Deakin University
- Certificate TEFLA - 1996 - Cambridge University
- Bachelor of Arts - 1995 - University of Western Australia
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - Christian Counselling - Compassion-Focused Therapy - EMDR - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Existential - Inner Child - Integrative - Internal Family Systems - Object Relations - Person Centred - Schema Therapy - Self Psychology - Systems Theory - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Therapy is a collaborative journey. We walk beside you, offering guidance, support, and professional expertise to help you process your emotions, challenge limiting beliefs, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
No two journeys are the same, our approach is as unique as you are. Drawing from a wide range of therapeutic techniques, we tailor our support to align with your individual needs, as much as possible.
I use an integrative approach - with elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively.
We can collaborate with other professionals in your team if needed.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical
Practice Locations
336 Churchill Avenue
Subiaco WA 6008
There is free street parking on Churchill Ave for 1-2 hours.
Shopper carpark opposite the rooms, pay parking Mon-Fri. Free on Saturdays.
There is a flight of stairs to the rooms, and sadly. the building has no lift.
Caladenia Parade
Mount Claremont WA 6010
Appointments
In person appointments are available Friday & Saturday @ Subiaco rooms 9am-6pm.
Telehealth or online appointments are available Monday to Saturday. 9am-6pm.
Limited services may be available on Public Holidays - please check.
Fees & Insurance
Free initial 15-minute consult by telephone.
Sliding scale of Fees from $140- $180, depending on household income.
Private health rebates may be available with Medibank Private, ahm, HCF, Bupa & ARHG, depending on your level of cover.
Payment Options
Most clients choose to pay by Bank Transfer and this is preferred.
Credit card payment is an option by arrangement - please mention to me if this is preferred.
Fees for late cancellations, no-show, late payments etc...DO APPLY, at my discretion.
Contact Helen
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Helen Brittan
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Of course!!!!
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I think the mental health crisis we have in our world leads to many of the biggest problems we have, and that prioritising MH care would save governments billions from their health budget, help parents to parent better, make happier, healthier societies and prevent wars. For example, imagine if certain world leaders actually believed that others have rights to peace and safety? Maybe they would not bully or invade their neighbours. Imagine if we had the tools to address trauma from war, genocide, family breakdown & to offer them to support people at every stage of life? Imagine if we taught social and communication skills, if we discussed human rights, ethics and philosophy more in schools...would we develop more stable and wise leaders, instead of mere technocrats? Imagine if the almighty dollar was not the measure of a healthy society, or productivity was measured differently, what if we made low crime rates, low wealth disparity and good mental and physical health outcomes the measures of societies strength instead of just economic output or the strength of the dollar. It's all so backwards. How can we have unending economic growth in a world with finite resources? Different, more respectful (healthier) ways of thinking about these problems would go a long way to solving them. To paraphrase the great philosopher "as we think, so we are" or "we create from how we think and believe".
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Hmmmm...
George Eliot: Middlemarch. An early feminist & psychologist, who wrote:
Prelude:
"Here and there is born a Saint Theresa, foundress of nothing, whose loving heartbeats and sobs after an unattained goodness tremble off and are dispersed among hindrances, instead of centering on some long recognisable deed."
Finale:
(But)....."the growing good of the world is partly dependent on un-historic acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half-owing to the number who lived faithfully a hidden life, and rest in unvisited tombs."