Matilda brings with her an integrative and holistic approach, using a variety of therapeutic frameworks, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness/ Meditative techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Reality Therapy (Choice Theory). Matilda sees clients presenting with a wide range of mental health difficulties from the age of 18 years old and above, including:
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Grief and loss (including bereavement, palliative care counselling, chronic illnesses, loss of loved one to suicide, loss of a pet/ animal companion, etc)
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Peri-natal mental health difficulties, particularly peri-natal loss and trauma
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Pregnancy Support Counselling
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Adjustment difficulties (including migrant adjustment difficulties)
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LGBTIQ (e.g. difficulty coping with social discrimination/ acceptance of self)
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Anxiety disorders
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Depression and other mood disorders
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Stress management (including Acute Stress)
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Trauma (including PTSD and complex trauma)
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Inter-generational trauma and family-of-origin issues
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Sleep difficulties
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Women’s mental health
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Matilda also accepts Clinical Psychology Registrars for clinical supervision.
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Matilda does not see clients who present with medico-legal issues, nor does she provide reports for medico-legal purposes. This includes clients who are looking for a psychological evaluation for legal purposes.
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Matilda also does not provide reports for individuals seeking to access the Disability Support Pension.