Bio
About Ruth
I have been having therapeutic conversations with people as a counselling clinician for 38 years. I find this work enduringly fascinating. The idea of human beings becoming progressively more honest with themselves through the examination of their emotions, experiences and relationships underpins my work. I have always paid attention to helping people be curious about motives that are not obvious to them, and to supporting people to find the courage and strength to live realistically, productively and joyfully.
Style
Therapy Approach
I draw on psychodynamic theory, understandings of the influence of trauma and attachment systems in people’s psychological lives, and the principles of the cognitive-behavioural therapies to inform my practice and my ideas about how change happens.
Consider
How I Might Be Able To Help You
I am interested in helping you to reduce your suffering, relieve the problems that have been diagnosed by your medical practitioner, and help you to build, over time, a stronger and more stable self-esteem.You might like to book an appointment if: • You feel you are having trouble with depression, anxiety, or stress
• You are having trouble with people in your relationship world
• Traumatic experiences are overwhelming you
What I do and don't do
Specifics
Available for in person OR telehealth appointments
Medicare Rebate - I am a Registered Medicare Provider.
Victims Of Crime - We are a registered VOC Service Provider
Employee Assistance Program - We have contracts with several EAP providers
Clinical Supervision Services - I am a seasoned practitioner with 40 years of clinical experience.
Not Registered for Workers Compensation
I prefer to work with people over 18
Booking
Make an Appointment
Book online or call our office manager, Brigid Austin, for telephone conversations about setting up appointments, in person or via telehealth