Therapeutic Approaches

Psychosynthesis: A Psychology with a Soul

This article was written by Sydney psychotherapist Jodie Gale.Psychosynthesis is known worldwide as ‘a psychology with a soul’. It integrates the best that western psychology has to offer, along with eastern and western spiritual theories, practices and techniques; such as the art of pre ... Read more

How Somatic Experiencing Helps You Overcome Trauma Symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

This article was written by Australia Counselling member and Sydney psychotherapist Roby Abeles.What is Somatic Experiencing (SE)?Although humans have virtually the same regulatory mechanisms as animals, the function of these instinctive systems is often overridden or inhibited by the &rdq ... Read more

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Do You Let Your Thoughts Dictate Your Behaviour?

Little do we realise that we can shape the course that our lives take just by thinking differently. We can become what we wish to be. We need to realise that positive or negative thoughts about a matter influence the outcome of that situation. Your thoughts and perspectives can influence your feelin ... Read more

Hypnotherapy: What is it and how does it work?

Have you ever wondered whether all the experiences in your lifetime get lost into nothingness? Have you ever paused to consider the possibility that a portion of your vast mind might be constantly in activity absorbing every detail of our life without any conscious awareness?It is this subconscious ... Read more

Mindfulness: A Treatment Approach for Stress & Anxiety

What is mindfulness?Mindfulness is giving your all to be in the “now” and living in the moment. It’s your awareness of reality especially at the present time and contradicts daydreaming or delusion, or illusions.It’s a state wherein there’s no thinking, reflecting, judg ... Read more

Somatic Psychotherapy: Finding a Home in the Body

This article was co-written by Australia Counselling member Sydney counsellor and psychotherapist Gerry O'Sullivan and Meredith Pitt.Download the article: [PDF] Finding a Home in the Body ... Read more

What is Australia Counselling?

Australia Counselling is your link to professional counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists throughout Australia. We only list counsellors registered with a recognised Australian professional association.