Relationship counselling, Postnatal depression therapy, Grief & Loss counselling, Drug & Alcohol counselling, Anxiety, Depression and Bi-polar disorder therapy, IVF counselling, Family therapy. Career counselling.
SERVICES
“Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.”
Carl Bard
As we move through life, we experience various changes. It might be the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, career change, separation, divorce, the birth of a baby, miscarriage, illness, relocation. Or it might just be an overwhelming sense that our hopes and dreams haven’t been fulfilled. Life changing events can trigger strong emotional responses such as pain, regret, anger, fear, shame, helplessness, resentment, relief, guilt or sadness. Each of us reacts differently to life’s stresses.
It takes a lot of courage and self-reflection to recognise that your life is not how you want it to be. By becoming aware of how you are handling these pressures and turning points, you can discover ways to face transition head on. Rather than look to the past with regret, you can seize the opportunity to rebuild your life, change the way you think, change the way you do things for the better and discover new ways to cope with your altered circumstances.
About Isabelle
Isabelle is a professionally trained counsellor and psychotherapist, with a passion to help people overcome difficulties in their personal and professional lives. She provides a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment to assist you explore the things that are bothering you, help you recognise and change the patterns in your life that are causing problems and review your options as you decide what’s best for you.
Isabelle is also a group facilitator and conducts Interpersonal Group workshop, Drugs & Alcohol Support Group and Depression Support Group.
Specialities:- Relationship
- Trauma
- Co-dependency
- Postnatal depression
- Addiction
- Sexual Orientation
- Drug & Alcohol
- Self esteem
- Anxiety / Depression
- Grief & Loss
- Life transitions
- Cross Cultural
- Career transition
With her background in the human resources sector as well as starting and managing her own successful businesses, Isabelle has particular expertise in career counselling.
In all instances, integrity, creativity and empathy guide her work. She has the capacity to help you identify your strengths and embark on a new path towards achieving your goals and fulfilling your dreams.
How Isabelle can help you
In therapy with me, you will receive my undivided attention as we work together to identify your feelings. It might be guilt, anger, fear, sadness, shame, depression or anxiety that arises from what has happened to you. You will discover that the underlying causes of these feelings can undermine all your relationships and have a negative impact on your mental health. Unresolved grief and loss can result in depression, self-harm and substance abuse as you try to numb your feelings.
Together, we'll work to change the way you perceive your situation and abandon strategies that no longer work. I will help you come to terms with whatever losses you may be struggling with and assist you to positively move forward.
Some of the benefits of therapy include:- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your personal goals and values
- Resolving the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Finding new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Managing anger, depression, and other emotional pressures
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Communicating effectively - learn how to listen to others, and have others listen to you
- Breaking unhealthy patterns of behaviour and developing new ones.
- Discovering new ways to solve your problems.
- Improving your self-esteem and boosting your self-confidence
What is the difference between psychotherapy, counselling and coaching?
“Psychotherapy" and "Counselling" are terms that are often used interchangeably. A psychotherapist is qualified to provide counselling but a counsellor may or may not possess the necessary training and skills to provide psychotherapy.
Counselling is a term generally used to describe a relatively brief treatment focusing mostly on behaviour. It often targets a particular symptom or problem and offers suggestions and advice for dealing with it.
Psychotherapy is generally a more gradual process over time aimed at a wider solution. Rather than attempting to 'cure' or eliminate symptoms, the idea is for you, working with your therapist, to develop an understanding about yourself and the changes you need to make in your own life to move forward.
Coaching is very much about achieving specific goals. Coach and client work to identify the goal and map out a precise course of action to achieve it. The focus of coaching is not for emotional healing.
Testimonials
“Counselling has been extremely helpful in resolving my problems. Although this was extremely difficult and at times painful, it allowed me to really understand my emotions, their underlying causes and how they were shaping my adult behaviour.
Before meeting Isabelle I was unhappy with myself, ashamed of my differences, unable to openly discuss my emotions and problems with the people close to me and unable to deal with these emotions. I am now confident and happy with the person I am, I no longer see my individuality as something that makes me weak or strange and I am able to talk about, understand and successfully deal with my feelings and problems.
The relationships I have with the people around me have completely changed. I now have much more meaningful relationships with the people around me because I'm not trying to be someone that I'm not. Overall, my life has changed drastically since receiving counselling from Isabelle. I have recommended Isabelle to a number of my friends already.“ AZ 2012
"I actually want to really thank you. Even with just a few sessions you really helped me understand my issues with alcohol. It took me a little while, and I had one or two set backs initially, but then I got into a rhythm and better habits of not drinking before I go out, and alternating drinks with lots of water. And then took it a step further and decided to do dry out, which was such a good way for me to really understand my relationship with alcohol. When I go out to functions, socialise with friends and not drink, I realised that I actually like myself better without it.
It was hard initially, but once I started, how good I felt in every way really stuck with me :)
I so agree with what you said, in once you value yourself and your relationship you become stronger in making the right choices, that has definitely been the case with me, so thank you again for helping me :)" BO 2011
"We have been seeing Isabelle as a couple for almost a year now. There are no words to express how grateful we are to her for helping our marriage. But to put it simply: we would not be a family any more if it were not for her counselling.
Isabelle has provided us a safe and non-judgmental space, where we could talk about our history, our conflicts, and behavioural patterns. We have found Isabelle to be a very trustworthy person, and she gives each of us the time that we needed to open up. She continually provided advice and support, but never forced us to make any decisions about our marriage or judged what was the right thing to do. She slowly guided us to become a more optimistic, affectionate couple and helped us to forgive each other for our past and start a new chapter in our marriage.
We have had 2 other couple counsellors in the past 5 years, but we were not able to make progress in our marriage.
Isabelle has been different. She provides much more personal approach and support, we never got the feeling that she was just doing her job and filling up the hour. She is passionate about her work and healing. She gave us lots of practical advice such as weekly exercises for us to do as a couple, so we really felt that she has a plan of how to help us make progress and the sessions were all very focused and effective.
We have a small 3 year old boy and Isabelle has been very accommodating and flexible in arranging the session times that work for both her and us.
Couple counselling with Isabelle has been the best investment we have ever had as a family." Krystyna and Michael 2011
"As far as inner transformation is concerned there is nothing you can do about it. All you can do is create a space for transformation to happen, for grace and love to enter." - Thank you for creating this space for our family. KS 2011
“I saw Isabelle with my ex partner in couple counselling because he was threatening and abusive to me. She gave us the tools to change our behaviour, which really helped us. I really enjoyed working with Isabelle. It took me a while to get used to her style but once I did, I really liked it. I felt I could trust her 100% and she was being very supportive to me, as I had no family to support me in Australia.
Therapy has definitely changed me, and I understand certain aspects of myself much better now. It also helped me understand my ex partner's behaviour, and why he was treating me and others the way he did....” Victoria, 2010
".... Although it took me a while to get use to the whole concept of “spilling the beans”, I really trusted Isabelle and valued the sessions I had with her. She helped me achieve clarity in my life, and make decisions that I am now very happy with. Working with Isabelle has helped me solve many issues and move forward in my life. It is even worth giving the ‘fluffy’ stuff a go as it really works.
I highly recommend Isabelle to anyone who is considering counselling and needs clarity in their life" Vanessa, 2009
DEPRESSION & BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP
Isabelle is trained by the Black Dog Institute to facilitate R.E.A.C.H. , a 9-week psycho-educational support group program for individuals suffering from a mood disorder. This program will help you develop strategies to manage your illness and wellbeing. For further information and registration please contact Isabelle directly or refer to :
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/communityprograms/supportgroups.cfm
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Bachelor of Counselling & Human Change
Black Dog Institute trained Support Group Facilitator
Black Dog Institute Perinatal in Practice Professional Education Program
Certificate of Coaching for Psychotherapist
Certificate of Narrative Therapy
Certificate of Sandplay Therapy
Member of Australian Counselling Association Inc.
Medibank Private Provider
Professionally Insured
Professional Member of PANDA -
(Post and Antenatal Depression Association Inc)
FEES -
$115 per 50 minutes individual counselling session
$590 six prepaid individual counselling sessions
$155 per couple/family counselling session
$765 six prepaid couple/family counselling sessions
$75 student and pensioner rate
**Fees are subject to change without notice**
PLEASE NOTE - 24 hours cancellation notice or full fees will be charged
For all inquiries please call Isabelle - 0403 447 708
After hours and Saturday morning appointments are available.
Isabelle's blog - www.intuitivecounselling.tumblr.com
MAP
Antenatal Classes, Counselling, Life Coaching, Natural Fertility Management, Psychotherapy, Womens Health
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