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About Vanessa
- Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
- Master of Social Science - Human Services (Counselling)
- PACFA Reg. Clinical 28162
- CCAA Reg. Clinical 301292
Clients: Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Family
Vanessa has worked as a counsellor across various services focusing on counselling across a broad range of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Suicide Prevention, Bereavement and Grief support. Vanessa has experience in Behavioural change, Domestic/Family Violence, Relationship and Separation/Divorce Counselling.
She has provided support, training, debriefing and supervision with extensive experience in the crisis mental health field and EAP. Vanessa has developed and delivered mental health training programs in schools and in health organisations.
She has a friendly, welcoming, nonjudgmental, open approach and embraces life for all its highs and lows. She uses a variety of techniques and utilises a holistic approach tailored to the client’s needs. These may include acceptance and commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Spiritual/Christian Counselling, accredited Clinical Individual and Group Supervisor.
- Speaks: English, Tagalog (Filipino)
- Provider: Bupa, Worksafe VIC, Police Health fund, ARHG, AHM.
Avalibility
- In-person - Maribyrnong - Thursdays
- In-person - Caroline Springs - Wednesdays
- Online - Wednesdays, Thursdays
Areas of Practice
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationships
- Separation/Divorce
- Domestic and Family Violence
- Trauma
- Grief, Bereavement, Loss
- Career challenges
- Stress management
- Self-esteem
- Adjustment issues
- Emotional regulation
