Psychotherapist & Couples Counsellor
West Melbourne
WELCOME
If you're visiting my website, then there is a strong chance that you, or someone you know, may be looking for support. Perhaps you're feeling anxious or depressed, coping with stress, or managing relationship difficulties. It's normal to need someone to talk to when you're in a difficult spot, but it can often be hard to find people in our day to day lives who really have the time to sit down and listen.
As a psychotherapist, I offer private mental health services to those who are in need of someone to talk to. I endeavour to create a safe space so that you can feel comfortable exploring the challenges you're facing in life without judgement or criticism.
HOW CAN I HELP?
It’s normal to be worried about finding the right therapist for you. After all, you’re signing up to share your life story with someone, and trusting that they’ll be able to help with the challenges you’re facing. As someone who has seen many different therapists myself, I’ve gone through the frustration of spending ten sessions with someone only to discover that they didn’t know how to help me with my problem. I’ve also heard horror stories from my clients about some of their experiences in therapy, like having to spend 20 minutes every session filling out a form, and then having to wait for the therapist to evaluate it before even getting to talk about their week! It’s these experiences and insights that have influenced how I work with my clients.
My Approach
My number one priority is to make sure that what we do works for you. I recognise that using only one therapeutic approach will be limiting for you, because you are a whole human being, not just a list of symptoms. I care about developing an approach that is specifically tailored to your needs.
Together we will:
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Examine the 'big picture' of how your lifestyle is impacting your mental health, from your sleeping habits, to your diet, to the people you spend time with.
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Come to a joint understanding about the exact nature of the problems you're facing.
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Work together to come up with an approach to those challenges that works for you.
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Continue to check in as our therapy progresses to make sure you're satisfied with the path we're taking.
SERVICES
While I work with a range of psychological issues, from depression and anxiety to grief and loss, over time I have found myself supporting clients with more specialised needs, including:
Why Choose Shaun?
As a therapist, I'm passionate about delivering therapy that acknowledges your uniqueness and is developed to suit your needs. I understand how important therapy can be to my clients, and I will do everything I can to help you get the most out of our time together. I am also a qualified teacher in the Enneagram of Personality, a powerful framework which helps me to quickly gain insights into how you're wired and tailor my approach to you from the get go.
REQUEST A FREE 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION
I understand how important it is to find a therapist that you feel connected to and comfortable with. If you would like to see if I am a good fit for you, you can use the form below to request a FREE 15 minute consultation over the phone or via zoom. I will be in touch within 48 hours to confirm a time for your consultation. These consultations are truly obligation-free and I will not be hurt or offended if you decide to look elsewhere.