Guiding Sense

Theresa has been assisting clients with diverse needs in schools, community organisations, government and private practice settings for over 20 years. Theresa is approachable with professional skills in assisting clients with varying needs providing practical, appropriate and helpful set of strategies. Theresa believes in effective counselling and psychotherapeutic processes that can lead clients in exploring mind shifts, adaptive coping skills, mindfulness and helpful tools to overcome barriers towards achieving and sustaining a meaningful and fulfilling life. Goals in counselling can focus on managing life changes such as grief/loss stress, anxiety,depression, improving motivation, goal setting and developing adaptive coping skills and self-care across individual needs and cultures. Theresa curates well being reminders @guidingsensewalks (instagram).

Find out how Theresa can guide you to move forward and take action.

Bsc Psychology, MA Education, Msc Psychology, Msc Medicine Pain Management. 

Theresa assists clients from diverse backgrounds:

• Adults
• Parents
• Seniors
• Organisations
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds

Theresa employs evidence-based methods, strategies, and tools:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• ACT (Acceptance Commitment Therapy)
• Solution Focused/Brief Therapy
• Applied Behavior Analysis 
• Meditation Guide
• Mindfulness Practices
• Solution Focused
• Strength Based Approaches

Medicare or private insurance rebates are available depending on eligibility.

Service Offered

Counselling, Meditation, Well Being Tool Kit

Theresa’s areas of focus are:

• Adjusting to life transitions
• Phobias & anxiety
• Issues related to bullying
• Providing career guidance
• Cross-cultural
• Depression
• Grief & loss
• Problems relating to health and chronic illnesses
• Parenting
• Preparing for childbirth
• Pain management through psychoeducation and adaptive strategies
• Adaptive coping and psychoeducation for chronically ill individuals
• Counselling/rehabilitation after an injury
• Relaxation
• Building self-confidence & self-esteem
• Shyness and poor social skills
• Managing stress/anxiety/depression
• Occassional Saturdays
• Telehealth, Video Counselling Available

Contact Theresa online or by phone to learn how she can assist you in moving forward.