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HOW DO I KNOW IF MY THERAPIST IS QUALIFIED? |
You can check Ian Brown's professional membersip by clicking on the web site below.
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Having trained in London Ian Brown is now a full member of ANZAP and is bound by their code of ethics. (Australian and NZ Association of Psychotherapists.)
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WHAT IS COUNSELLING? |
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"Counselling helps you to look at problems you are facing now. It may focus on a specific problem like bereavement or post-natal depression or on a decision, crisis or conflict. You are encouraged to talk about the feelings you have about yourself and your situation, and the counsellor helps you find ways to tackle them."
From the publication by the Department of Health, "Choosing Talking Therapies?" |
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WHAT IS PSYCHOTHERAPY? |
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"Psychotherapy involves the therapist listening to your experiences, exploring connections between your present feelings and actions and the past events. It aims to help you understand more about yourself and your relationships. Therapists have different approaches and styles of working... some will take the lead with questions, while others will support your train of thought."
From the publication by the British Department of Health, "Choosing Talking Therapies?" |
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We will in time have a number of practitioners. We are committed to exploring with you, to decide which is the right approach for you. |
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DO WE PROVIDE A SERVICE FOR LESBIANS, GAYS AND GAY/LESBIAN COUPLES? |
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Yes. People of all sexual orientations are welcome. |
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LOCATION |
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Our premises are conveniently located in Dee Why and Davidson and Frenchs Forest where there is adequate parking. |
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HOW WILL I KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT FOR ME? |
We will offer you an initial consultation session. You and the therapist will then decide together on the next course of action. If counselling or psychotherapy is chosen, you will be offered a regular appointment, which may be once a week, or more often. Click here for First Meeting. |
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BOOKING THE APPOINTMENT |
You can do this through email or over the telephone. Click here to Contact Us. |
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FEES
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All sessions last 50 minutes. The first costs $95
Thereafter my normal fee is $125 but I have a sliding scale and no one is ever turned away because of genuine financial hardship
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