WELCOME TO EXISTENTIAL PRACTICE

We are complex trauma treatment service, offering counselling and psychoanalytic psychotherapy to individuals, adults and children, who suffer from childhood trauma, complex trauma, post-traumatic stress, workplace injury and single incident trauma, such as Victims of Crime.

We offer assessment appointments to determine your treatment needs, symptoms, prognosis, necessary referrals, as well as long term psychotherapy. Newtown and Summer hill locations are available for face-to-face appointments and telehealth is available via Skype and phone consultations. No Medicare rebates or Mental health plans are accepted, but session fees may be reduced or bulk billed if you are eligible for one of the following:

Victims Services counselling

WorkCover insurance

NDIS

Employment Assistance Programs via your workplace

Private health funds: AHM, Medibank, BUPA, Police health, Emergency services health.

If you have further questions regarding the service or wish to book an appointment, ask here or browse FAQs and Appointments page for more information.

“My memories were confusing and my past was too painful to talk about. I did not know there could be a way to become strong again, until I considered therapy. Kate helped me to make sense of what I was going through, and supported me in believing in myself again.”

(Jenny, Sydney, 34)

Taking “No” For An Answer

Featured by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, Relationships, Self esteem

Saying “no” can be enourmously difficult and there are even books to teach people the skill. For example the book by Sarah Knight “F**k No! is a bestseller that provides extensive information on the subject and may have helped many people to become confident in saying “no” However, as difficult as it may be, when … Continue reading Taking “No” For An Answer

The Enemy Within. Self-maltreatment In Trauma Survivors.

January 29, 2020 by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, Well-being

Who is that part of you that does things against your own intentions? How come you intend to do one thing and later find yourself doing the opposite? Do you often wonder how or why you act a certain way, failing to understand your intentions? These questions may be just common for anyone, as … Continue reading The Enemy Within. Self-maltreatment In Trauma Survivors.

Emotional Scars: The Legacy Of Adverse Childhood Experiences

December 17, 2019 by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, Personality disorders, Psychotherapy, Relationships, Self esteem

All children are born very needy and dependent. They simply cannot survive without a responsible adult providing the necessary care. Besides basic needs for food, shelter, clothing and safety, there are emotional needs for attention, validation, support and company. Those lucky babies born into families that expect them and are prepared to look after them … Continue reading Emotional Scars: The Legacy Of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Nightmares And How You Can Use Them To Guide Your Recovery

December 3, 2019 by existentialanalyst, posted in Childhood trauma, PTSD, Well-being

Nigtmares are the most unpleasant and often very persistent symptom of post-traumatic stress. Many people suffer from them to such degree where they fear going to sleep and cannot get a good night rest. While nightmares are a real pain, they are not only a nuisance. In my practice of working with trauma survivors long-term, … Continue reading Nightmares And How You Can Use Them To Guide Your Recovery

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