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Individual therapy
If you’ve ever wondered “How can a psychologist help me?” Well, we provide psychological therapy to many individuals seeking support, advice, or answers. Individual therapy is generally a series of one-on-one discussions aimed at getting to the bottom of the problem. You will meet with your psychologist and together we will explore your concerns. We’ll work out a plan and begin to put strategies in place to improve your wellbeing. Coming in for personal therapy is appropriate no matter your circumstances, life experiences, age, or issues for discussion.
Couples therapy
Seeking couples therapy or marriage counselling is never an easy step. However we have found that it can be helpful at any stage of a relationship. Attending some sessions as a couple can allow you to explore long-standing issues in a safe way. You will find that the guidance of a supportive and unbiased third party can shift the dynamic and focus the conversation. This means you can find out what’s really going on for each other (and yourself), learn helpful ways to communicate, and figure out a fair approach to problems.
Child therapy
Counselling for young people is very different to counselling for adults. Kids go through difficult times or struggle with troubling emotions just as often as adults do. However finding healthy ways to express feelings and process events may not come naturally at first. Children’s therapy at Narthanya Psychology aims to seek out your child’s strengths and build on these to improve coping and wellbeing. Generally this is a fun process since it involves play, being creative, and one-on-one connection.
Family relationship counselling
The quality of our family and personal relationships has a huge impact on our overall wellbeing. At Narthanya Psychology we have a history of experience in bringing family members together to facilitate understanding and to improve communication and engagement. Some of the issues we can help with include parenting, separation and divorce, boundary setting, conflict resolution, blended families, estrangement, and all kinds of adult family relationship difficulties.
Telehealth therapy
Attending psychology sessions by telehealth is an option for people who, for whatever reason, can’t get in to see us for face-to-face meetings. If you don’t have the time or ability to travel in it’s a convenient option. It can also be way more comfortable if the thought of attending results in strong feelings of anxiety. We offer video, audio and phone sessions. On the other hand, if you prefer text-based communication, we can also provide live chat in a secure online chat room.
Psychological assessment
As registered psychologists we are able to administer a range of psychological assessments for diagnosis, wellbeing, and functioning. Both Brenton and Jess are available to assess adults and young people. Jess has had extensive training and experience in writing assessment reports to summarise findings formally for a range of purposes. We assess by holding semi-structured clinical interviews as well as administering a range of standardised scales to provide further objective data. Our commonly requested assessments or psychological reports are for the NDIS, WorkCover, Queensland Police Weapons Licensing, Queensland’s Courts, and as a part of the employment process.
The ways in which we work
A wide variety of psychological frameworks
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Becoming mindful of thoughts and feelings. Exploring how they impact upon your experience. Learning strategies for changing your approach. Minimising the impact of difficult experiences. Choosing valued responses and behaviours.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Identifying how your thoughts and beliefs influence your feelings. Exploring how your feelings can then dictate your behaviour. Learning strategies for changing these interactions. Gaining more perspective, insight and control.
Client Centred Therapy
Exploring issues openly and compassionately, at your own pace. Following your lead and developing a process suited to you. Focusing on what feels most important in your life. Supporting you to identify feelings, problems and solutions.
Solution Focused Therapy
Defining and exploring issues in depth. Identifying values that apply, and using these to set and work towards specific, meaningful goals. Exploring options, resources, barriers, and strategies. Putting plans into action, reflecting as we go, and building a sense of purpose.
Interpersonal Therapy
Developing warm and supportive relationships. Improving connection and intimacy. Resolving interpersonal conflicts. Learning active listening and effective communication skills. Building up assertiveness and appropriate boundary-setting. Getting your (and their!) needs met.
Trauma Informed Practice
Applying a three-phased approach for complex trauma. Building safety and stability. Understanding the lasting impacts of trauma. Making sense of your experience. Rebuilding a sense of control and empowerment. Emphasising your emotional safety.