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I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families and adolescents/children. This work involves giving people the skills and knowledge, in order for them to make positive changes in their lives. This is a very person centred therapy, where the client and myself work as a team to effectively resolve the issues that are troubling them. I combine different counselling modalities to suit each person individually and when these are combined with hypnosis, it gives fast, safe and very effective results. And yes, there will be homework!   

I also specialise in certain disorders that a lot of people have found very troubling to deal with, such as panic attacks, phobias, depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), self esteem, addictions (smoking, alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex addiction), bullying (children and adults) perfectionism and couples counselling.

When I was studying for my Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling, some of the subjects that I studied and completed at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (A.C.A.P.) were: - Conflict Resolution, Addictions, Family & Relationships, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Crisis Intervention, Interpersonal Skills and Counselling with Adolescents. When I completed my Masters degree in 2000, my thesis was on "The Use of Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy for Clinical Depression". I have gone on to refine the use of counselling with hypnosis for the last twenty years and have used it extensively and very effectively.  

The Counselling & Hypnotherapy Centre

A List Of Some Conditions You May Be Facing Right Now!

You can have life changing help from The Counselling & Hypnotherapy Centre. We're ready to listen to your problems today!

We Help People With...


Shyness
Habits
Insomnia
Bullying
Prioritising
Traumas
All Phobias
Migraines
Nightmares
Gambling
Self Esteem
Nail Biting
Weight Loss
Depression

We Help People With...


Panic Attacks
Bed Wetting
Quit Smoking
Perfectionism
Assertiveness
Grief Therapy
Exam Anxiety
Skin Problems
Procrastination
Sports Motivation
Memory Recall
Conflict Resolution
Drug Addiction
Sexual Dysfunction
Recurring Health Problems

We Help People With...


Career Choices
Anger Management
Public Speaking
Stress Management
Alcohol Problems
High Blood Pressure
Tension Headaches
Relationship Problems
Generalised Anxiety
Post-Operative Healing
Post-Natal Depression
Obsessive / Compulsive
Adolescent Counselling
Stress-Related Problems

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Youth Counselling


Youth is a unique period of life, one filled with exploration, discovery, excitement and fulfillment. The Counselling & Hypnotherapy Centre provides a nurturing, loving environment for young people experiencing difficulties in learning and communication. It is a safe place where we'll guide exploration and self-discovery. 
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Adult Counselling


At the Counselling & Hypnotherapy Centre we provide a professional, warm, and welcoming environment. It's time to stop covering up your feelings and fears and start living again. Together with your counsellor you will have the time and space to express your thoughts and feelings.
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Sports Counselling


We live in a very competitive world where performance is everything. As a result many footballers and sports professional have difficulties from time to time. At The Counselling & Hypnotherapy Centre we provide confidential one-to-one life changing techniques that can change your mindset back to where it should be.
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Patricia's Qualifications


Patricia is fully trained and professionally qualified in all aspects of Counselling and Psychotherapy. 
She has been in her own practice since 1998 and attained her Masters of Counselling degree in 2000.
Patricia practices as a "Generalist Counsellor" which means that she uses multiple counselling approaches
such as Person Centred; Systems Theory; CBT; Gestalt; Psychodynamic Theory to name but a few. Different aspects of these counselling methods are used as needed for each client's personal requirements.

Patricia is also a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist and practices both Traditional Clinical Hypnotherapy and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy. Over the course of many years, Patricia has managed to combine multiple Counselling modalities and Hypnotherapy, to achieve very fast and effective results for her clients. 

Patricia is a current clinical member of the Australian Counselling Association (The A.C.A.). She has earned a Level 4 ranking (highest level) with the A.C.A. as well as being a qualified A.C.A. Supervisor. Patricia is also a clinical member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists (A.S.C.H.) and, depending on which health fund you are in, may allow you to claim for a health fund rebate.
Patricia has attained the following qualifications:-
  • Master of Counselling Degree (University of Western Sydney)
  • Post Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Aust. College of Applied Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Arts Degree (University of NSW)
  • Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NSW School of Hypnotic Sciences)
  • Practitioner of Ericksonian Hypnosis (Inspiritive P/L)
  • Cert. IV Accredited Workplace Trainer and Assessor (TAFE NSW)
  • Government Accredited NDIS Counsellor (National Disability Insurance Scheme)
  • Government Accredited WorkCover Counsellor (WorkCover NSW)
  • Accredited Supervisor (Australian Counselling Association)
  • ACA Professional College of Clinical Counsellors
  • ACA Professional College of Supervisors
  • ACA Professional College of Hypnotherapy
Areas that Patricia has trained in, are:-

  • Counselling with Addictions                                          
  • Counselling in Family & Relationships
  • Counselling in Grief & Loss
  • Counselling in Trauma
  • Crisis Intervention Counselling
  • Interpersonal Skills Counselling
  • Counselling with Adolescents
  • Workplace Trainer & Assessor
  • NDIS Accredited Counsellor
  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
  • SMART Recovery Group Facilitator
  • WorkCover Accredited Counsellor
Some areas that Patricia has a special interest in:-

  • Couple Counselling
  • Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Phobias & OCD
  • Parenting Issues
  • Bullying (adults & children)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep Problems
  • Personal Issues
  • Addictions (smoking, alcohol, drugs, gambling)
  • Perfection
  • Procrastination
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