Counselling
What to expect during a counselling session.
Counselling is an active process in which you are assisted to understand more fully the difficulties you are experiencing. It is a chance to talk freely and in confidence with a supportive, impartial and non-judgemental professional.
Confidentiality is important. Anything you say to Julie will not be disclosed except if you indicate risk of harm to yourself or to somebody else. Then Julie may be professionally obliged to inform others.
Sharing troubles, exploring options, discussing strategies, developing a plan, building supports, eliciting clarity and encouraging strengths are some of the functions of counselling. Your decisions, culture, religious beliefs and personal values will be respected.
Counselling may be short or long-term. It can involve dealing with highly emotive issues or breaking long-standing patterns of behaviour. It can be hard work and may require a number of visits.
Since counselling is a very personal experience you are encouraged to let Julie know if you don’t feel comfortable for any reason. Together the issue may be resolved or a referral to another counsellor can be arranged.
What issues can working with a Psychologist help with?
Psychologists use an assortment of evidence-based treatments to help people improve their lives. Most commonly, they use therapy (often referred to as psychotherapy or talk therapy). There are many different styles of therapy, but Julie will choose the type that best addresses the person’s problem and best fits the individual’s characteristics and preferences.
Dr King uses some common types of therapy including cognitive, cognitive-behavioural, acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal, dialectical behaviour therapy and a combination of a few therapy styles. Therapy can be for an individual, couples, family or other group.
For some conditions, therapy and medication are a treatment combination that works best. For people who benefit from medication, Julie works with doctors, paediatricians and psychiatrists on their overall treatment.
Dr King works with Anxiety and Phobias, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders , Relaxation, Stress management, Weight management, Eating Disorders, Bullying, Self-harm, Suicide, Assertiveness training, Behaviour problems, Self-esteem & self development, Divorce/separation, Grief and Loss, Parenting and Relationships.
Evidence Informed Practices
Dr. King’s counselling sessions are evidence-informed. Evidence-informed practice in psychology means that your therapist uses the most up-to-date research, their professional experience, and your personal needs and preferences to guide the treatment and strategies they recommend for you, ensuring that the approach is both effective and tailored to you.
Dr. King offers a range of clinical services for Anxiety & Phobias, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mental illness, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Personality Disorders , Relaxation, Stress management, Weight management, Eating Disorders, Bullying, Self-harm, Suicide, Assertiveness training, Behaviour problems, Self-esteem & self development, Divorce/separation
Get In Touch
Essentia Health
144 Martin Street
Brighton VIC 3186
juliepsych@gmail.com
ABN: 987 4852 7416