Blue Ocean Counselling

individual • couples

skype counselling available

We live in a fast paced world where the only constant is change. If you feel as though you are in pain, or uncomfortable due to whatever is happening in your world, seeking help or counselling is a sign of strength and courage.

You may feel uneasy about reaching out however not doing anything about it will stop you from living the life that you want and choose to create

Overcoming personal challenges so that you can live the life you choose is a rewarding journey.

Helping you gain insight, grow, change and ultimately chase your personal goals and dreams is my greatest passion.

about andie - A passion for life

I became a counsellor because of my relentless curiosity about what makes life rich, fulfilling and meaningful; and my interest in understanding why people are the way they are. My passion is about helping people along their journeys to fulfill what they wish or choose to achieve in life.

A bit more about myself

I was born and grew up in Germany. In my mid 20s it was Love that lead me to leaving my home country and immigrating to Australia. After completing my finance degree, I worked in that capacity for several years. Today I am happily married with 3 children and am following my true passion in counselling. I am able to provide counselling services in both English and German.

My approach

I predominately draw from attachment theory, intersubjective and interrelation theory, neuroscience and neurobiology of attachment, cognitive science, trauma studies, family systemic thinking and the exploration of consciousness. My approach is practical and deep. 

I also use Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) in working with trauma and issues relating to unhelpful belief systems.

I am commitment to ongoing professional development and training and I undergo regular supervision.

I offer a nonjudgmental, confidential, safe, and encouraging environment, travelling alongside my client/s to reach their goals in life. 

services

individual counselling

A journey to self-discovery, healing and fulfilment

Anxiety? Stress? Trauma? Depression? Unhappy relationships? Low self-esteem? Procrastination? Parenting issues? Post divorce?

We live in a fast paced and complex world, full of challenges (routines, commitments, worries, expectations, should's, conflicts) where change is constant and inevitable. As so many forces are working upon us it is extremly difficult to cope under so much pressure. It is not surprising we feel unbalanced, not ourselves, overwhelmed, stuck or simply don't know how to get back on track.
This is a very confusing, frustrating and lonely experience.

To seek therapy is a brave and rewarding step towards finding deeper insight and  clarity. I will help you get to the root of the problem so the healing-process can begin with the goal to regain control and improve one's emotional health and wellbeing.

couples therapy

Finding happiness together.

Vicious cycle? Silence? Conflict? Burn out? Living together but apart? Infidelity?

Humans are wired to need emotional connection! And we know that when couples are securely connected to each other, they can cope with whatever gets thrown their way easier and are more resilient and healthy overall. When our connection is at the threat off its loss, we react quickly and deeply and it can easily tear partnerships apart. 

If your relationship isn't going so well and you cannot understand how to improve it,  let me help you understand what's going on, why even though you put every effort in to resuce your relationship it continues to go downhill. The goal is to repair and re-build your bond into a secure and lasting one. 

I usually encourage couples to either work weekly in 60 min sessions or fortnightly in 90 min session to start-off the journey of (re-)building their happy relationship. Depending on your unique situation, we will eventually taper out sessions til you as a couple can navigate through the storms of life without me.

skype (online) counselling available

...for those who can't make it to face-to-face counselling or who prefer the convenience to talk from their own home or on the move.

 ...it can also be part of the face-to-face individual or couples counselling.

...some clients like to use it as an opportunity to see what counselling might be like, without having to meet in person

...another appreciated benefit is, that this type of counselling is a less expensive option. Go to fees to find out more.

Please be aware that this medium has its limitations and is not a replacement when immediate urgent help is needed.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

....developed to heal the wounds trauma leaves in its wake.

Do you have any of the following symptoms?

~ find it difficult to trust others?

~attracted to people who just aren't good for you?

~ feel guilty without knowing why?

~ are in a painful relationship and can't leave?

~were physically or emotionally abused as a child?

Do you experience?

~ Self-blame, self-consciousness, shame or guilt

~ Chronic or excessive anger, sadness

~ Indecisiveness, confusion, hard to think

~ Worry, anxiety, obsessive thinking

~ Unpleasant feeling, mood swings

~Negativity, pessimism, irritability

If you can answer "Yes" to any of these questions, then stress, anxiety, fear could be affecting your life and indicates you may benefit from EMDR Therapy.

EMDR is a remarkable treatment method used to heal the symptoms of trauma, as well as other emotional conditions.

fees

One session is usually around 50-minutes. 

individual

$110 per one session

couples

$140 per one session

skype

$100 per one individual session

$120 per one couple session

payment options:

cash • credit card •  bank transfer

By Appiontment only Monday to Saturday.

For all enquiries contact us today!