Counselling & Psychotherapy
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
- Anais Nin
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.
- Anais Nin
Professional Services  Sharon is a qualified psychotherapist with training in Gestalt psychotherapy, Meditation, and Art therapy. Her practice is located in a peaceful and beautiful setting in inner Sydney where she has created a safe, supportive and confidential environment. Psychotherapy is a sacred space where the deepest of human pain and joy can be shared. Sharon offers hourly sessions for individuals, couples and children and is available for consultation and supervision. She also conducts family sessions.  She is a college member of GANZ - Gestalt Australia & New Zealand, and a registered member of PACFA - Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.Enquiries and bookings for counselling sessions and psychotherapy sessions may be made by completing the bookings enquiry form. One hour consultation Half hour telephone consultation Discount package: 6 one-hour sessions Personal Philosophy Integrity, trust and respect are the foundation stones for a sound and rewarding therapeutic relationship.
Sharon recently wrote an article published in Good Therapy entitled: What is Good Therapy (~16kb PDF). Adobe Reader required. Psychotherapy Psychotherapy is really two words placed together: Psycho coming from the Greek word "Psyche" which means breath, soul and life and "Therapeia" also originating Greek which means attending to pain, illness or disability. Psychotherapy therefore is attending to the pain of the inner self or the soul. Psychotherapy provides individuals with the opportunity to explore, understand and face the challenges that affect their lives. It is not by any means exclusively for people who are unwell. Healthy vibrant and intelligent people can and do benefit from psychotherapy. How Sharon works Sharon integrates theory with intuition. She says, "I call upon my guidance to help my eyes to see beyond the physical, my ears to hear beyond that which is stated, and my mouth to know when to speak and when to stay silent. Sometimes clients come to me having temporarily forgotten who they are. Seeing beyond the physical to the unlimited beauty and infinite potential of the soul, I work with each individual so that she may to re-experience her own strengths, re-connect to his own wisdom and re-member all the parts that make up the whole person." Sharon also Works with Children After 15 years as an early childhood educator she understands how to listen to and creatively relate to children. Her tool box includes art materials, toys, games, a deep and an exciting sand tray. The most important tool in Sharon's tool box however when working with children is her training in gestalt therapy. Download this delightful article, by Saralee Sky, Children's motives - Your Child's Behaviour (~32kb PDF). Adobe Reader required.  What is Gestalt Therapy? Gestalt therapy is a growth-oriented, contextual and relational approach to working with people. The Gestalt approach embraces a person's physical, psychological, intellectual, emotional, interpersonal and spiritual experience in a holistic way. Each of these interconnected aspects of living is considered inseparable from a person's environment, history and culture. Gestalt therapy seeks to promote a person's awareness, support creative choice and encourage responsibility in a person's effort to realise a life that is meaningful and fulfilling. Adapted from the GANZ flag statement. Download a detailed description of Gestalt Therapy (~20kb PDF). Adobe Reader required. Appointments, Fees and Cancellation Policy The initial consultation (first appointment) is a two-way assessment to choose whether this service is appropriate for you. Sessions are usually one hour long. Frequency of the sessions is determined by the client and based on the client's needs, in consultation with the counsellor. The consultation fee is payable through Pay Pal for telephone consultations OR at the end of the session by cheque or cash. 24 hours notice must be given for cancellations of appointments or a full fee will apply. One hour consultation Half hour telephone consultation Discount package:6 one-hour sessions Consultation Bookings Please contact Sharon by referring to her contact details. |
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