What It's Like Working With Me
My underlying philosophy is one based upon a humanistic and holistic approach.
I am a passionate advocate of mind-body integration.
Overall, I aim to provide a safe, secure and empathetic professional environment that facilitates change and healing.
How I Can Help
- Anxiety & Stress
- Relationships & Couples
- Work Stress & Burnout
- Parenting & Family Pressures
- Trauma & Past Experiences
- Self-Esteem & Confidence
- Life Changes & Transitions
Kris may be a good fit if…
- Seeking EAP support for workplace stress, conflict or burnout
- Looking for NDIS-funded counselling to support personal goals
- Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or going through a major life change
- Working through grief, trauma or difficult past experiences
Approaches I May Use
My goal is to be a pragmatic, empathetic professional who brings to the therapeutic environment a person-centred and solution focused approach to psychological wellness and well-being.
I aim to assist my clients in developing strategies and implementing solutions to address their challenges
Kris draws from a range of approaches depending on your needs, including:
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma Focused Therapy
Experience & Qualifications
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Experience
Kris trained at the Universities of Notre Dame (Fremantle, WA), Southern Cross (NSW) and Derby (UK). She maintains her professional status by undertaking regular professional development training through the Mental Health Academy, PACFA and other relevant organizations/training providers.
Over many years Kris has worked in a variety of positions in Western Australia. Recently Kris spent 4 years living and working in the Middle East, specifically in Muscat, Oman. There she was working with people of different races, ethnic origins and faiths who despite this diversity, were experiencing difficulties covering a range of mental health and relationship related issues.
Qualifications & Registrations
- Bachelor of Counselling
- PG Cert Mental Health Counselling
- PG Dip Mental Health
- PG Clinical Supervision
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