Office Address
First floor, Westpac Bank building
Unit 2 / 91 Boundary Street
West End  QLD  4101
 
Postal Address
PO BOX 5140
West End  QLD  4101
 
Telephone:  +61 7 3844 4888
Facsimile:  +61 7 3844 5988
 
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Counselling Services - Depression Treatment, Relationships, Anxiety and Anger Management

Counselling can assist individuals, couples and families to improve their relationships.

Alternatives Consulting Psychologists offers counselling for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, relationships, pain management, anger management, handling change and managing stress. Our professional team supports, motivates, challenges and works with individuals to achieve their goals. We work with individuals who are seeking to improve their well-being, and put enjoyment and meaning back into their lives.

One of the most commonly used techniques for depression treatment is Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT teaches us to recognise the negative self-talk which generates feelings of anxiety, sadness, panic, anger, hopelessness or powerlessness. Our consultants at Alternatives will assist you toy learning to recognise and counteract negative thoughts we can manage our feelings and change our reactions.

There are several effective psychological depression treatment methods, of which the most common is cognitive-behavioural therapy, or CBT. This depression treatment approach focuses on identifying and changing a person’s negative thoughts, which in turn changes the way a person responds to situations.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy has also proven to be an effective treatment approach for managing panic attacks and reducing anxiety.

Counselling helps with:

  • Overcoming depression
  • Managing anxiety and panic attacks
  • Managing stress
  • Handling relationship difficulties
  • Enhancing confidence and self-esteem
  • Managing anger
  • Enhancing well-being

In our counselling sessions we:

  • help you to see things from another perspective
  • determine your goals and desired outcomes
  • identify thoughts and behaviours which block you from achieving your goals
  • challenge and replace limiting thoughts and behaviours

Our counselling services include:

  • cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • solution-focused
  • brief therapy
  • ACT (Mindfulness) therapy

We also:

  • teach effective management strategies and processes
  • provide support and encouragement through your change process
  • model desired behaviours
  • provide opportunities to practice strategies in a safe and supportive environment
  • give ‘homework’ to ensure new skills are used in everyday situations

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

Some Useful Links:

www.actmindfully.com.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
www.psychology.org.au