Individual Counselling
We work with adolescents and adults, utilising talk-based therapies through 50 minute individual sessions.
Making use of brain-based psycho-education and interventions in line with the most current research, we help you learn about how your brain works, support you to understand your emotional and behavioural responses, and integrate daily techniques and tools.
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Supporting adjustment and life transitions
Managing daily stress
Working through relationship difficulties
Seeking clarification around life decisions
Clarifying employment/university direction
Improving sense of confidence
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Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
Trauma
Grief & loss
Addiction
Personality Disorders
Autism
We hope to move you to a new place of relating through changing unhelpful ‘narratives’ developed for one another, learning new communication patterns and building in connection once again.
Couples Counselling
Couples therapy is one of our primary areas of expertise at GrayMind Psychology. Our therapists are undergoing certification in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy and use this evidence-based approach when supporting you and your partner.
Our use of this model ensures the sessions are focused and we are not simply just a ‘witness’ to your ongoing conflict. We can offer couples support in regards to relationship concerns, ongoing conflict, recent transitions or loss of fulfilment.
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A thorough and clinical assessment phase conducted across three sessions. This includes: a joint initial intake session, use of the online Gottman questionnaires and two individual assessment sessions.
A joint feedback session on the identified areas of the relationship strengths and struggles gained from the in-depth assessment phase, wherein a treatment plan is agreed upon.
Intervention sessions thereafter utilising the targeted, direct Gottman intervention techniques for you both to take away and implement following each sessions.
We hope to move you to a new place of relating through changing unhelpful ‘narratives’ developed for one another, learning new communication patterns and building in connection once again.
Dietetics & Nutritional Therapy
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or if you are located in a remote community you may choose to access a Telehealth therapy session instead of attending the practice in person.
GrayMind is fully equipped to offer Telehealth sessions. These are online sessions conducted via video or phone conferencing. We utilise a highly secure and confidential video conferencing program, but one that is easy to use and requires no prior set-up.
Research studies have found Telehealth treatment effectiveness to be equivalent to that of face to face.
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You are located in a familiar, comforting and relaxed environment of your own home
Improved ease, convenience & accessibility for sessions; increasing your ability to sustain consistent therapy engagement
For some it can feel less confronting and anxiety-inducing to begin their therapy via online
Reduced external stressors like travel, traffic, parking, or the additional required social interactions
Telehealth sessions are now eligible for Medicare rebates under a referral from your GP.
Online Services
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or if you are located in a remote community you may choose to access a Telehealth therapy session instead of attending the practice in person.
GrayMind is fully equipped to offer Telehealth sessions. These are online sessions conducted via video or phone conferencing. We utilise a highly secure and confidential video conferencing program, but one that is easy to use and requires no prior set-up.
Research studies have found Telehealth treatment effectiveness to be equivalent to that of face to face.
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You are located in a familiar, comforting and relaxed environment of your own home
Improved ease, convenience & accessibility for sessions; increasing your ability to sustain consistent therapy engagement
For some it can feel less confronting and anxiety-inducing to begin their therapy via online
Reduced external stressors like travel, traffic, parking, or the additional required social interactions
Telehealth sessions are now eligible for Medicare rebates under a referral from your GP.
Event Speaking
The practice director, Meghan Gray, offers event or corporate speaking on any psychological topics.
Please feel free to express an interest in having our psychologist develop a presentation, workshop or panel speaking on a specified psychological area
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‘Sleep for Success’ for Herbert Smith Freehills Law Firm
‘Employee Self-Care’ for Dissh Boutiques
‘Self-Acceptance Panel Speaking’ for The Gratitude Gang
‘Resilience in the Construction Industry’ for Master Builders
‘Sleep for Success’ for Hall Chadwick Accounting Firm
‘Employee Wellness’ for The Venzin Group, Restaurant Industry
‘Confidence Building’ for The Real Women Co, Women in Business
‘Self-Care and Self-Acceptance Panel’ for Gratitude Gang Retreat
‘Stress Management and Relationship Building’ for City Cave Wellness Centre
We also have extensive experience in the role of development and facilitation of group programs supporting individuals experiencing complex and long-term mental health concerns.
We have run groups on anxiety/stress management, improving self-esteem, mindfulness, eating issues, art therapy, Black Dog Institute program for depression and emotional wellbeing in relationships.
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WISE CHOICES:
An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 6-8week program, on the use of acceptance, values and mindfulness to manage distress, improve relationships and create a rich, full and meaningful life.
TUNING INTO TEENS:
A parenting program for adolescents, that focuses on emotions and is designed to assist parents to develop a stronger relationship with their teen through emotion coaching strategies.
CIRCLE OF SECURITY:
A parent education program designed to enhance attachment security between parents and children. The course is intended to help caregivers increase their awareness of their children’s needs and whether their own responses meet those needs.
*Event speaking is charged at a cost per billable hour of $205. The amount of hours required is determined by each individual event’s required amount of preparation and length of attendance.
