
Services
Registered Counsellor
Gaye Mallinson
Languages Spoken:
- English
At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Counselling, Professional Clinical Supervision and Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Individuals including Children, Youth, Couples and Families with availability for weekday and weekend sessions.
I have extensive background of experience as a counsellor, nurse, am ex-military and have worked within the ambulance sector, medical/pharmaceuticals sales, restorative justice and sex work industry.
I work with clients of all ages on a range of issues including: Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, Emotional Regulation Problems including Anger Management, Family Violence, Sexual Abuse, Past Trauma & Critical Incidents, Workplace & Relationship Difficulties, Sexual Intimacy & Gender Related Issues, Chronic Pain & Health Issues, Redundancy & Career Change, Self-Esteem & Confidence Issues, Addictions, Compulsive Behaviours, Hoarding & Phobia's.
If the issue troubling you is not listed, feel free to contact me directly. If I can’t assist, or you feel my service is not a good fit for you, I am happy to assist you locating a service that can support your needs.
I work primarily from a Person-Centred Therapy (PCT) approach using a conversational style listening patiently to you, always with empathy, genuineness and without judgement, to help find the solutions you desire for your life whilst adjusting my techniques to fit your needs within each session.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic methods including somatic (mind/body) based therapies. I can teach a range of skills to support effective emotional regulation and communication as needed.
The range of therapeutic modalities I utilise: Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT Tapping), Brainspotting Therapy (BSP), Trauma Informed Yoga (TIY), Pranayama Breathwork, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT), Narrative Therapy, Acknowledgement & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing (MIT), Animal Assisted Therapy, Child Play Therapy & Art Therapy.
I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can provide a copy of these for your doctor to assist you further where requested.
My aim is to assist you or your loved ones with a range of life & work challenges to restore balance, happiness and inner peace with various techniques of 'talk therapy' and somatic healing methods.
I can provide dedicated Professional Clinical Supervision services for a diverse range of health and non-health professionals seeking to enhance their career skills, navigate complex cases, and maintain professional well-being.
Private Health Insurance Rebates are available with multiple funds including: AHM, ARHG including AIA Health Insurance, Emergency Services Health, Frank Health Insurance, GMHBA, Mildura Health Fund, Nurses & Midwives Health, Phoenix Health Fund, Police Health, See-U by HBF (CUA), St Lukes Health, Teachers Health, TUH Health Fund (QLD Teachers Union), Uni Health & Westfund Health Insurance, Bupa, Doctors Health by Avant.
I am an 'Approved Provider' with National Redress Scheme QLD, VIC, WA (also SA clients) / Trauma Support Directory, for Victims of Crime - Victim Assist QLD & Victim Support Agency VIC, WorkCover QLD & Return to Work SA. I can also support NDIS self managed and plan managed funded clients.
My private funded session rates for Counselling, Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy (including couples & families) & Professional Clinical Supervision is $200 - 1hr, $300 - 1.5hrs, $400 - 2hrs. I can offer a concession rate for clients with limited funds on government benefits or pensions.
Please feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support you via phone, text, email or WhatsApp chat at: https://wa.me/61459767347
Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
Qualifications
Affiliations
Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP) & New Zealand Association of Counselling (NZAC).
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