Paula Owen, Blue Mountains Therapies

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy and Counselling provides people with a non judgemental, confidential, quality time & place where they are able to be heard, and resourced with a wide range of constructive options to take into their real life.

Sessions offer people a safe  space to invest in their psychological and emotional wellbeing. Everybody experiences difficulties and hardships at different times in their life. Often people will try to solve these challenging life experiences on their own or with family & friends. If these efforts have not worked, then people usually find a professional therapist for a period of time.

Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy: 60 minutes

Couples Counselling: 90 minutes

Family Counselling: 60 minutes

People may book in for a short block of sessions to talk over some personal difficulties in their life and apply some strategies they may not have thought of before. Finding out what has not previously worked for the individual, couple or family and applying constructive and diverse strategies is an important part of counselling & psychotherapy sessions. 

Clients also have the option to transition to medium & longer term Psychotherapy for a period of time commonly ranging from 6 months to 12 months. These periods of time provide real life integration, understanding & change to the hardships and heartaches being addressed. 

Early intervention, de-escalation & damage control strategies are often applied in sessions. 

No GP referrals required to book a session.

I am also a Herbalist so I will find out information about your health, your lifestyle & eating habits, sleeping habits and how you manage your stress. I may make recommendations for Herbal Medicines and natural supplements to assist with your wellbeing.

People may come in for Psychotherapy & Counselling for reasons and issues such as:

• Marriage & Relationship heartaches & crises.
• Communication issues & breakdown
• Relationship escalation
• Separation & divorce.

• Loneliness, Isolation & loss of direction in life
• Depression & loss of motivation

• Trauma- Present Trauma, Past Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress.
• Complex Trauma
• Stress Management

• Parents concerns & worries for their child. (Primary School age, High School age & young adults) 

• Anxiety, Worries & Panic Attacks
• Self Harm 
• Risk Taking
• Drug & Alcohol issues

• • People living with cancer
  • For carers supporting loved ones with cancer

• Work Related Issues

• Grief & Heartaches
• Loss of a loved one

• Recommendations & networking with a range of other professionals where necessary.

Note: I also have experience working with teenagers & young adults. I worked for 8 years counselling International & Domestic University students, addressing a range of contemporary issues. 

Recommended viewing for parents with teenagers & young adults: "13 Reasons Why" Series 1 & 2. Documentary "Beyond 13 Reasons Why." Addresses contemporary issues teenagers & young adults face today. 

For more info or to book an initial session: bluemtstherapies.com.au

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