Workshops
Sometimes you may want to gain skills rather than undertake the process of counselling.
Workshops are ideal for quickly learning strategies and techniques to apply immediately.
Workshop sessions are tailored to you and your needs. Each 50 minute appointment builds on the skills you desire to gain in order to live your best life.
Appointments are spaced weekly or fortnightly to maximise your ability to reflect on your learning and integrate it in your own life.
Free of Fears - Anxiety Antidotes Training
Do you have regular anxious thoughts and/or suffer from anxiety?
You're not alone, according to Australian foundation Beyond Blue, anxiety affects over 3 million Australians and 1 in 4 people experience anxiety sometime in their lives.
It can be exhausting, affect your mood and ability to concentrate and prevent you from living your best life.
The good news is:
You don't have to feel this way forever! Learn strategies and thought-shaping techniques that can vastly alleviate those fears, turn the anxious thinking's volume down, and allow you to manage more effectively.
Great for:
Individuals who seek to alleviate anxiety and manage disruptive (and unwelcome) thought patterns and their own responses to these patterns.
Each session is tailored to your life and includes handouts and homework so that you can maximise your progress.
3 x 50 minute sessions = $120 per session
"It helped me to keep my anxiety in check and, for the first time ever, I factually feel in control! I learned so many valuable things, I can't thank you enough Carolyn"
Parenting Pro Program - create a harmonious family life
"This program completely changed the way my family interacts. My kids are different, the stress is so much less and we have a system that works. Thank-you Carolyn, it's made a huge difference"
Is home life chaotic? Are you lost in a sea of unhappy children, raised voices (mainly yours!), tears (some are yours!), unfinished projects, rushing, mess and drama?
Then step into my office!...
Great for:
Designed especially for tired and frustrated mums, this essential five-part series addresses:
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the Top 5 overwhelm and stress-busting strategies
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chaos and conflict identification
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ten highly useful, evidence-based techniques that work first time for:
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communicating most effectively with your child/ren
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stress-free discipline and tackling behaviour
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scheduling and time perfecting
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creating a streamlined household system for problem areas
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creating harmonious connection within your family
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needs and wishes audit
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"oxygen mask" thinking
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connecting authentically with the "me" within the "we"
This program can be undertaken online via live Zoom, or in clinic and is scheduled within school hours.
5 x 50 minute sessions = $120 per session
Men's 'Mastering Emotions' Workshop
Designed specifically for men this tailored personal-growth workshop includes:
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anger/frustration 'deep dive' strategies
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communication skills
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identifying your 'triggers'
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reprogramming old reactions and thought-patterns
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processing past hurts and showing up in your life
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relationships and parenting
This training includes 5 x 50 minute individually tailored sessions in clinic or via phone or Zoom videoconference at a time that suits you. Contact Carolyn for more information.
5 x 50 minutes sessions = $120 per session
"Carolyn is the anger guru. She totally changed the way I looked at myself and therefore my relationship and helped me to stop having such a short fuse about every little thing. Highly recommend."
'Life after separation or divorce' program
This five-part series for individuals focusses on YOU.
If you're unsure who you are outside of a relationship, or have struggled to re-partner, then step into my office!
Great for:
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finding and developing your new identity
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re-setting your thinking using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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connecting to your values and strengths
- processing past events, old hurts, unresolved feelings and "what-ifs"
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co-parenting successfully and creating an amicable relationship with your ex-partner
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combatting anxiety in relation to dating or re-partnering
Be inspired through each session's focus on an aspect of single life - get to know you like never before!
Exploring areas such as inner voice, motivation, strengths, passions and outlets, root causes of concerns and scaling techniques.
Learn self-compassion and how to attune more compassionately to yourself. Start perceiving your influence and impacts on others with fresh eyes, this program is an invaluable aspect of creating the next chapter of your life.
This workshop helps you to dive deeply into what makes you tick, what your needs are and how to balance this new world you live in.
5 x 50 minute sessions = $120 per session
Relationship Refresh Couple's Coaching Program
Ready to enhance, refresh and spice up your partnership?
Great for: Couples who want to re-ignite their spark, reconnect and take the opportunity to work deeply together to communicate better and grown their bond.
Not great for: Couples in crisis, estranged couples or where active addiction or active betrayal are present.
Carolyn guides you through eight relationship-coaching modules encompassing:
'Me' focus:
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self-belief, self-acceptance and self-confidence know-how
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the five essential communication skills
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boundary setting
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values-based decision-making
'We' focus:
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your limits and deal-breakers
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the Wish List and Game-plan
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handling conflict like masters (not disasters)
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intimacy, affection and connection
This workshop is made up of eight individually tailored sessions to allow you both to explore your 'me' factors and learn how to communicate effectively and show up in your relationship with enhanced skills and focus.
Sessions take place in clinic via phone or Zoom videoconference at a time that suits you.
Contact Carolyn for more information.
"This training was a total game-changer for me. Carolyn was so encouraging and incredibly knowledgeable about the psychology behind relationships. Highly recommended for couples who want to feel closer to each other."
8 x 50 minute sessions = $150 per session
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Individual Counselling sessions?
Carolyn practices a person-centred approach which is warm and non-judgmental. You receive unconditional positive support to assist you to gain insight and explore solutions to problems and move towards your best life.
How often would we speak?
Some people choose weekly sessions, others are more comfortable with fortnightly sessions, or "check-ins" at monthly or irregular intervals to ensure they stay on track.
As you progress though different stages of your life, you are most welcome to schedule sessions whenever you need assistance.
The training programs and workshops follow a weekly or fortnightly interval and there may be homework and/or gentle experiments to undertake in between sessions.
Is my participation confidential?
Yes, sessions are confidential and private, and any notes Carolyn takes are stored outside of the Medicare system and only shared with other health professionals with your permission where appropriate.
Everything you say is kept confidential unless there is clear evidence that you or someone else may be at severe risk.
Carolyn's clients find this level of confidentiality covers their needs and provides them with peace of mind to speak freely and openly about whatever is bothering them and importantly, receive the help they need in a private and respectful space.
Can I arrange a phone or Zoom session instead of face-to-face?
Yes, you certainly can!
Phone or online counselling or training can be arranged in the comfort of your own home or office. You receive all of the benefits of counselling without needing to travel and your sessions can be arranged around a busy schedule.
It is as stress free, time-effective, relaxed and convenient for you as possible. Please ensure you cannot be overheard, have a comfortable space to attend your counselling, and have water and a notebook available.
Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a GP referral to schedule your counselling. It is fully private and confidential and aimed at supporting individual adult clients to work through issues that are bothering them.
Do I need Counselling or Psychology?
Counselling with Carolyn is suitable for you if you need support, skills and a place to work through tough dilemmas and 'stuck' points in your relationship, family life, workplace, social life or sport.
The counselling is tailored to your presenting issues, and you can book in and see Carolyn as often as you choose. Waiting times are minimal and all records are privately stored, outside of the Medicare system.
Counselling with Carolyn is not best suited to those seeking support for active addiction, those currently experiencing a psychological crisis, people who require a psychologist for diagnosis, assessment or other, or individuals who require community based, fully funded support.
For these areas, speak to your GP in the first instance for referral to the appropriate practitioner. Additionally, speak to Lifeline for supportive 24/7 counselling on 13 11 14 and always dial 000 in the case of an emergency.
