Weily Psych Services
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING
Psychological counselling provides a confidential space for individuals to target and address a wide range of difficulties.
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Whether it’s mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, or trauma, decision-making, stress tolerance, or work-life balance, counselling can provide the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges.
The duration of counselling can vary, as it is tailored to the specific needs and goals of the individual, but Sam is dedicated to working collaboratively with each person to help them achieve their desired outcomes.
SKILLS BASED LEARNING
Skills-based learning is a method of developing specific skills that are necessary to overcome obstacles.
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The approach involves identifying what skills are needed and then providing the necessary support to acquire and create those skills. This can include building social skills, improving frustration tolerance, or honing communication techniques.
This method is based on the principle that by consistently identifying and applying new behaviours or ways of thinking, individuals can develop and improve their lives. It is an evidence-based approach that can help individuals achieve their goals and make positive changes in their lives.
HYPNOSIS
Ericksonian Hypnosis is a powerful technique that taps into a person's inner resources to shape behaviours, thoughts & emotions.
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As a trained practitioner in Ericksonian hypnosis, Sam combines hypnosis with counselling to help individuals achieve their goals such as building motivation, overcoming phobias and anxieties, and gaining control over behaviours like sleep, smoking, drinking, or exercise.
This approach can be particularly effective for those who are looking for a more targeted way to address difficult decisions and make positive changes in their life.
PSYCH ON A BIKE
Psych on a Bike is a custom approach to psychological counselling with First Nations young people.
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This mobile counselling service operates in a side-by-side manner, usually bike riding, offering space for First Nations young people to yarn about connections and challenges they’re facing.
The Psych on a Bike program provides culturally-competent and trauma-informed counselling with First Nations young people and their families, helping them to navigate the challenges of walking in the two worlds of their culture and schooling in Melbourne. The program works to strengthen a young person’s cultural, familial & spiritual connections, and to respond to the impact of historical and ongoing colonisation and racism. It also aims to develop coping mechanisms, improve self-esteem, and foster resilience.
The programs uses evidence-based, culturally appropriate therapeutic approaches, including family and caregiver collaboration and is delivered with cultural consultation.
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A little bit more information
About Sam
Sam is a psychologist who has been working with individuals and groups in private practice and public mental health since 2011.
Sam is a fully registered psychologist and has completed a Masters degree in Psychology (counselling). He is energetic, focused and driven.
Who and what does Sam work with
Sam works with adolescents and adults, using a variety of therapeutic approaches that compliment the needs of the person in counselling.
Sam works with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anger, relationship difficulties and grief. He is very passionate about his work in counselling, and actively works alongside people.
What approaches does Sam use?
Sam is trained in cognitive behaviour therapy, Eircksonian clinical hypnosis, solution focussed therapy and strategic therapy.
Sam is pragmatic and very enthusiastic about supporting people overcome barriers in a skills-based, focused way.
Can I get a medicare rebate for sessions
Sam is a medicare service provider, which means clients who are referred from their GP (with a mental health care plan) are eligible for a rebate of up to 10 sessions per calendar year.