Counselling

At ALTERNATIVES Consulting Psychologists we use a variety of counselling approaches adapted to meet your specific needs or circumstances.  In our sessions we help you to see things from another perspective, identify limiting thoughts and behaviours, and assist you to replace these with thoughts and behaviours which will help you achieve your goals.

We use a range of evidenced-based treatment approaches including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness strategies, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

We can assist you to overcome depression, anxiety, or stress-related symptoms.

We provide opportunities for you to practise new strategies in a supportive environment, and give homework tasks for you to practise your new skills in everyday situations. We have found over many years that these treatment approaches are successful in helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.

RESTORE YOUR WELL-BEING

Counselling helps develop more effective strategies to: 

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• Overcome depression.
• Manage anxiety, stress or panic attacks.
• Handle relationship difficulties.
• Improve confidence and self-esteem.
• Manage anger in self & others. 

ACHIEVE CHANGE

Counselling assists you to:

• See things from another perspective.
• Develop strategies for reaching your goals.
• Identify and change limiting thoughts and behaviours.
• Challenge and extend your capabilities.

ENJOY YOUR LIFE

Counselling helps you to:

• Have more confidence and belief in yourself.
• Act more comfortably in social situations.
• Enjoy being yourself.

Our treatment approaches include:

• Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT).
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Mindfulness.
• Solutions-focused therapy.
• Brief therapy.

We work with you to:

• Teach effective management strategies and processes
• Provide support and encouragement through your treatment program
• Model desired behaviours
• Provide opportunities to practice strategies in a safe and supportive environment
• Give ‘homework’ to ensure new skills are practised in everyday situations.

We have found over many years that these practices are successful in helping clients achieve their desired outcomes.