At ST&A Psychology, our Manly psychologists have extensive experience in drug and alcohol treatment. Our goal when providing this service is to promote wellbeing and reduce suffering that results from the use of alcohol and other drugs.
At ST&A Psychology, our Manly psychologists have extensive experience in drug and alcohol treatment. Our goal when providing this service is to promote wellbeing and reduce suffering that results from the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Free 20 Min Video Consult
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Our psychologists use a range of therapeutic techniques, suited to each individuals needs, to treat drug and alcohol use issues including:
Get to know our team.
I am an extremely caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, encouraging, hardworking and compassionate person. I am very passionate about helping people…well. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope. I work hard to help anyone who decides to work with me, as a client, colleague, supervisee, fellow team member or workshop participant. I have 20 years experience working with adults, adolescents, and children with various psychological problems/issues. Within this, I have 18 years’ private practice experience working with adults of all ages, couples, adolescents, children and families on a broad range of issues.
I am an experienced, highly skilled, authentic, warm, engaging, caring, compassionate, person-centred psychologist with over 12 years experience helping people…well. If you choose to work with me, I will lean in with genuine care, compassion and understanding to build a strong relationship with you, so you feel safe to open up and explore your issues in therapy. I will take a strengths-based approach, recognising that you have the resources, skills and values that can be harnessed for change. I will be person-centred and work with you, to tailor treatment to your individual needs, issues, goals and values while being adaptive and flexible to what is occurring for you.
Warm, friendly and approachable, I am extremely passionate about helping people live happier, more fulfilling and productive lives through raising self-awareness and compassion. I will provide a respectful, empathic space where we can build a strong relationship, use evidence based therapy, & design a treatment approach that is individual to your specific difficulties/challenges, informed by your strengths and goals, and is openly communicated, and regularly reviewed. Over the last 18 months I have worked full-time at ST&A Psychology and helped over a hundred clients…well, with a broad range of ages and issues.
I am an extremely professional, warm, friendly, empathic and thoughtful Psychologist. If you choose to work with me, I will listen and care with interest as we work together to understand how your issues have developed over time, what’s maintaining these issues, and the best way to help you cope more effectively. I value transparency and accountability, and so will regularly invite your feedback to ensure we are on track.
I am a dedicated, highly skilled, experienced and compassionate psychologist with a strong foundation in therapeutic practice with over 15 years of experience in community welfare and mental health services. I bring an authentic, empathetic, and person-centered approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to your individual needs, goals, and values. If you choose to work with me, I will provide a safe and supportive environment, fostering trust and collaboration to explore your challenges and harness your strengths for meaningful change.
If you choose to work with me I will be respectful, collaborative, compassionate, supportive and empowering; to help you create positive changes, cope with challenges and difficulties, and improve your wellbeing. My clinical skills are honed through years of experience treating people from diverse backgrounds and abilities, with a wide range of presenting issues across the lifespan. In my time at ST & A psychology (18 months), I have helped close to 100 clients…well.
I am a warm, caring, compassionate and empathetic person. As a Psychologist in Manly Vale, I will be committed to treating you with compassion, care and dignity and dedicated to helping you reach your goals of therapy, whatever that takes. My approach to therapy is person centred where goals and treatment plans are actively guided by your strengths, needs and circumstances. I am passionate about collaborating with you to support and empower you to create positive changes, cope with challenges and difficulties, and improve your wellbeing. I strive to create a strong therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to tell your story in an environment where you feel heard and understood.
I am an experienced, highly skilled, practical, caring, invested, empathetic, and person-centred psychologist with over 8 years experience helping people..well. In therapy I aim to provide a safe space that helps you open up and explore your thoughts, feelings, your past, circumstances and life difficulties no matter how uncomfortable they are. I will aim for therapy to be experiential for you, practice-based and goal-oriented. Based on your strengths and weaknesses, we can explore and tailor a treatment plan that works for you and help you practice and develop lasting coping strategies that will help you conquer your life challenges.
I am an empathic, thoughtful, person-centred psychologist with over 18 years experience helping people in clinical, counselling and organisational settings cope with difficult situations, at times traumatic situations, to cope, and improve their health, wellbeing and satisfaction with life. I am passionate about helping you work towards what’s important to you in your life and find and commit to direction, purpose and meaning in your life. Warm and caring, I will want to ensure you feel heard and valued.
I am a passionate, warm, empathetic and compassionate Psychologist (full registration due January 2025). If you choose to work with me, I will strive to forge a genuine connection, and value your unique circumstances and challenges. I will be collaborative with you, working together to understand what you want to achieve in therapy, the issues you are struggling with and how we might improve your mental health and wellbeing. I will be committed and enthusiastic about your personal goals, fostering resilience and empowering you to achieve personal growth, as I believe everyone possesses inherent strengths and the potential to thrive.
I am a highly skilled, experienced and compassionate psychologist with over 30 years experience in practice working with adults, couples, adolescents, and children with various psychological problems/issues on a broad range of issues. As a person I am extremely kind, compassionate, caring, warm, open, helpful, respectful, supportive, & encouraging and have a great sense of humour. Helping people to reduce their suffering is important to me. I will want to understand the unique way you are suffering or struggling to cope. If you choose to work with me, I will provide a safe and supportive environment, fostering trust and collaboration to explore your challenges and harness your strengths for meaningful change.
I am a genuine, warm, highly skilled, experienced and understanding psychologist focused on supporting you, as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges, whether you are an individual, a couple, or parent. If you choose to work with me, I’ll strive to help you find joy and fulfilment in your everyday life. During difficult times, I will create an open and safe space for you to be heard and to share your thoughts and feelings away from the busyness of everyday life. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and you may sense that you’re being pushed around or rushed through your days without a clear direction. So, I aim to provide a space for individuals, couples, and parents to press pause, regain control, and refocus on what truly matters to them, ensuring they can live happy and fulfilling lives. My approach to therapy is collaborative; to work as a team and remain solution-focused throughout our sessions.
I am a warm, supportive, compassionate and highly authentic psychologist who is dedicated to empowering and collaborating with clients on their journey to well. If you choose to work with me, I strive to provide a person-centred approach with your goals and needs at the forefront. Above all, I aim to create a supportive and open working relationship where you feel heard, respected and understood. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to provide a safe and supportive space to explore your goals together and to guide you along the process of change.
Free 20 Min Video Consult
(Dependent on Availability)
Match by personality, experience and a range of preferences to suit your needs. You can also schedule a free introduction video consult/telephone call.
Book days and times for your sessions via video/telephone or face to face that work for you. Our therapists are ready to work with you to help you achieve your goals of therapy, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life.
Measure and track how far you’ve come, changes you’ve made – and how far you can go with your dedicated psychologist, we’re with you every step of the way as you evolve and grow and make changes to achieve what you are working towards.
With a GP referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan you can be eligible for a Medicare rebate for 10 psychology sessions per year. Most private health insurers provide between 30-80% rebates on sessions. We process the claim on your behalf at time of session.
Free 20 Min Video Consult
(Dependent on Availability)
Unlike other practices with long wait lists, we have psychologists in our team ready to work with you now and help you achieve your goals of therapy.
We understand the importance of getting the fit between you and your psychologist right, thus we’ll take the time to help you work out what you’re struggling with, what you want to change/improve/work on & book you in with the right psychologist based on their skills, experience & therapy style.
We offer sessions on Saturdays and before and after school and work in the mornings and evenings.
Book days and times for your sessions via video/telephone or face to face that work for you. Our therapists are ready to work with you to help you achieve your goals of therapy, improve your mental health and satisfaction with life.
With a referral from your GP and a mental health care plan, you may claim up to 10 Medicare rebates per calendar year for 10 sessions. Also, you may claim rebates from your private health insurance.
You may choose to come into our practice, meet our client liaison officers and experience therapy in one of our four therapy rooms and/or have sessions via video/phone in the comfort of your home, office or car.
Based on research of what is the most effective therapy, clients need consistent sessions over a required duration to achieve all their goals of therapy in the most efficient way. Thus we work with you to schedule your appointments weekly to fortnightly in advance at times that suit you.
Based on the research of what is the most effective therapy and what will help you reach your goals of therapy, we’ll help you set specific realistic achievable goals, walk you through how you can achieve them and consistently measure your progress along the way.
Each of our psychologists are committed fully to helping you perceive value from each and every session with care and compassion.
Results
83-87% of Clients reduced their symptoms of Depression, Anxiety & Stress as measured by the DASS
73% improved their Satisfaction With Life as measured by the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
61% of Clients rated therapy as ”Extremely Effective”, 34% “Moderately Effective”, 5% “A Little Effective”, 0% rated “No Effect”.
Free 20 Min Video Consult
(Dependent on Availability)
Our Manly Psychologists and North Sydney Psychologists help adults, children, parents, adolescents and couples with a mix of presenting issues & challenges
Free 20 Min Video Consult
(Dependent on Availability)
We’ll call you and have a confidential no commitment chat about what you’re struggling with, what you want help with and want to change, who in our practice might be able to help, how therapy can help and answer any questions you might have.
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