GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPY
Thinking together for better mental health
"Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu"
I am because you are.
People are people because of other people.
ZULU SAYING
“By the crowd they have been broken; by the crowd they shall be healed”
CODY MARSH
ABOUT ME
As an experienced Psychotherapist and Group Analyst, I am passionate about collaborative thinking in both individual and group contexts. Together, we explore what approach - individual or group - will be most effective and suitable for you. I firmly believe in the collective nature of our experiences, always considering the social context even during individual therapy sessions.
In the group, we work to strengthen both the individual and the group, resulting in a better integration of the individual with their social network.
My work experience include 20 years of working in Mental health in private and public hospital and other settings, as well as private practice. I started my career in the UK where I worked as an Occupational Therapist and was introduced to Group Analysis in London. I continued my Group Analytic studies when I returned to South Africa and later started a private practice where I worked with people in individual and group settings. I now practice in Canberra and enjoy involvement in the AAGP (Australian Association for Group Psychotherapy).
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR VISIT
THINKING TOGETHER
When working together, I would invite you to bring thoughts, feelings, dreams and wonderings. Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery, and you can expect to be listened to in a confidential and supportive environment.
You can make contact for an appointment with or without a referral and sessions are 55 min in duration.
We will meet at the same time and place on an individual basis to explore and think together. If we decide that joining a therapy group would be appropriate and helpful, we will spend a few sessions to do group preparation before joining the group.
GROUP ANALYSIS
Group Analysis or Group Analytic psychotherapy is a type of group therapy, where a number of people will meet with a professional for therapy. Unlike many other group settings, these groups do not focus on specific topics or skills. Instead, they provide an opportunity for members to explore their relationship to themselves, others, and the world they live in. This context aims for deeper lasting change, rather than symptom relieve through coping strategies. These therapy groups are often long term and may have a diverse membership.
The group forms a microcosm that reflects the wider society. Through feedback and exploration, participants gain deeper understanding of dynamics and patterns that evolve.
The group also takes a curious stance to make meaning and create understanding of that which is unconscious and enters the space on an individual as well as a collective level. Members are supported through shared experience and joint exploration within the group, in coming to a healthier understanding of their personal situations.
Research suggest that group therapy is at least as effective as individual therapy. Additionally, it has the added benefit of being much more cost-effective.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
Quality Care
GROUP THERAPY
A Happier, Healthier You
CONSULTATION
Here For You
HOURS AND FEES
Sessions by appointment
55 min Individual session $140
90 min Group session $75
Medicare rebates available with Mental Health treatment plan.