Anna Coats – Counsellor
“When life’s challenges overwhelm us, robbing us of clarity and the capacity to make informed decisions we can become confused, depressed and anxious. Counselling can provide a safe space in which to explore your concerns, gain clarity and direction.”
Counselling and Personal Growth
The counselling process aims to empower you to make informed choices. Counselling can assist personal growth through the learning of strategies and skills:
- clear and assertive communication
- setting healthy boundaries/creating better relationships
- identifying and setting goals
- processing of old pain
- resolving grief, loss and trauma
- understanding your needs/restoring balance
- regulating/managing moods
COUNSELLING Support
Counselling support may benefit certain mental health conditions:
- depression
- anxiety
- grief and loss
- suicidal ideation
- self harm
- behaviour issues
- mood fluctuations/anger management
my approach to your needs
I utilise a range of models including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Person Centred therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Gestalt therapy, Sandplay/Symbol therapy and Expressive Art Therapy. Through using such an integrative approach I can assist people to identify their needs as well as express and process their emotions in ways that best suit them. I have specialised in relationship issues, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety and social/spiritual alienation. I offer both individual and couples counselling.
my qualifications
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor who is a member of the Queensland Counsellors Association and have a PACFA Reg. Clinical
Medibank Private rebates are available.
Appointments
Phone ~ 0407 639 578
Email ~ Please use the Contact form.
Please cancel if unable to attend as your appointment time could be vital for someone else in need.
Fees
Counselling session 1 hour ~ $100.00
Health Card Holders receive 20% discount.