Types of therapy used

Counselling for Depression and Anxiety

Are you interested in exploring counselling for depression and anxiety? The pressures of contemporary life can be overwhelming, especially when so many others seem to be living an Instagram-perfect life — but everyone has their own personal struggles to face. Whether you feel a constant low-grade anxiety that makes daily tasks difficult or a depression that connects to other areas of concern in your life, psychology sessions can help us feel more equipped to handle these mental challenges better. At Deakin Psychology, we are happy to open our doors to those who need
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Couples counselling

Nearly every relationship can benefit from an attentive, compassionate relationship counselling. Especially for those who chronically experience communication issues or ongoing fights that leave both partners drained, a qualified relationship therapist can help bridge the gap between the partners. Keep reading below to discover whether couples counselling in Canberra is right for you.
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Marriage Counselling

Is marriage counselling right for you? While it can seem intimidating to think about putting your marriage under a microscope, it can offer pathways to problem-solving on issues where you and your spouse feel deadlocked. From concerns about finances or fidelity to underlying relationship issues, outside professional guidance can provide potential solutions you might miss on your own. Deakin Psychology can work together with you to uncover opportunities for answers.
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Anger management

Have you been thinking about trying anger counselling? If so, know that there is no shame in looking for help. We all process stressors and negative impulses in different ways. If you find that you move to anger very quickly—and if you feel that your anger is impacting your relationships, your work life or your personal happiness in significant and negative ways.
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Anxiety Counselling

Stress is normal in daily life. We all have worries. Indeed, anxiety, stress and fear are all linked to our ‘fight or flight’ instinct, which can be vital to keeping us safe and alive. Too much of anything can be dangerous, though, anxiety is no exception. For this reason, seeking out counselling for stress and anxiety can significantly improve your quality of life.
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Motivational interviewing

This technique has been demonstrated to be very helpful for such topics as low motivation, addictions and life goals. In MI, the therapist and client work together to discuss what the client really wants out of life, or with regards to a particular issue.

“One of the most essential things you need to do for yourself is to choose a goal that is important to you.” - Les Brown, Goals.

Emotion focused therapy

Emotion focused therapy works from the theory that human emotions are attached to human needs. With this in mind, this therapy aims at understanding, coming to terms with, and giving space for our emotions and encouraging them to serve their purpose.

Grief and Loss Counselling

Everyone experiences loss in their lives, and sometimes it can help to seek grief and loss counselling to work through the complications that follow. While everyone processes loss differently, each loss is unique and may be harder to deal with than you had thought, even if you knew it was coming. Grief counselling can make a positive difference at a time when it’s difficult to see the right way forward.
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Trauma informed therapy

This modality takes into account the life experiences of each person. In this, a distinction can be made between what kind of behaviour is unhealthy, and what kind of behaviour is simply an adaptation to the circumstances and threats of traumatic events. Therefore, this therapy involves a sensitive and paced focus on patterns of behaviour and thoughts that have developed in response to a threat or trauma, and that is no longer needed.

Cognitive BEHAVIOURAL therapy

Our feelings, our thoughts and our actions are all linked. If I choose to have negative thoughts and undertake unhealthy actions/choices, this will probably affect my mood. However, in CBT, we look at how our mood can be helped by replacing negative patterns of thinking and acting with more helpful patterns. This therapy method carries one of the strongest evidence bases for being effective in changing mood, assisting with depression, anxiety and anger management problems.