What can a psychology and social worker help me with?

​As a qualified Psychologist and Social Worker I have a wide range of skills, training and experience in assessing and working effectively with people experiencing:- 

 

Mental health illness and other disorders.

oDepression and other mood/anxiety disorders.

oPersonality disorders.

oSuicidal ideation and self-harm.

 

Other Services.

oDisability support (NDIS) and adjusted therapy.

oChronic health support therapy.

oEnd of life support.

oRelationship problems, life and situational crisis. 

oGambling and other financial issues. 

oPhysical health issues and disability.

oHomelessness, unemployment and poverty. 

oGrief and loss.

oDomestic and family violence issues.

oDrug and alcohol issues (substance abuse).

 

Child-Family related Services.

oChild-focused Therapy and Trauma recovery (developmental and specific).

oTherapeutic services for children and adolescents, including psycho-educaiton.

oFamily conflicts and Family Law issues or mediation. 

oChild protection safety and risk issues in relation to your children.

oYouth court support and guidance. Youth justice and other offending issues. 

oAdolescent angst and adjustment issues.

oParenting issues, Parenting Capacity Assessments (PCA) and FCFCOA Family Reports. 

o​Squalor and environmental issues. 

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I use a range of interventions in helping people manage their lives, including the following focused psychological strategies:-​

​- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 

- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). 

- Compassion-focussed therapy (CFT).

- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).

- Psychoeducation.

- Reminiscent Therapy.

- Mindfulness training, stress and relaxation strategies and techniques.

- Solution-focused brief therapy and Strengths based practice.

- Mediation and conflict.

- Eco-systems theory.

- Motivational interviewing, social skills training and anger management. 

- Problem solving and change theory.

- Family therapy.

- Narrative therapy.

- Relationship based practice, attachment and children interviewing. Coaching young people for success.

- Parenting capacity assessments.

I help individuals to resolve associated bio-psycho social problems and improve their quality of life.  This may involve family as well as individual.

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​What are the benefits....?

• Confidentiality and privacy.

• Non-judgmental, responsive and constructive feedback.

• Self-paced planned steps to change.

• Support and guidance to make the changes that you want in your life.

• Coaching and mentoring to make and sustain changes.

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CURRENT SERVICES

 

I am currently registered to practice as a Psychologist and a social worker. Please contact me for further details and bookings on Email: KateBarnesPsychology@outlook.com or click on the book online link above..