Therapeutic Approach
At Illawarra Clinical Psychology, our approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate.
We draw from a range of evidence-based therapies to support you through trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s transitions.
Therapy is never one-size-fits-all. We tailor each session to your story, your needs, and your goals. You are met with empathy, respect, and the tools you need to reflect and grow.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns that impact mood and behaviour. By working together to challenge negative thinking and build healthier coping strategies, you can feel more in control and balanced.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
ACT encourages mindfulness and values-based living. It helps you respond flexibly to difficult emotions, while staying connected to what matters most—even during challenging times.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy explores long-standing emotional patterns often formed in early life. By identifying these schemas and the coping modes they trigger, we gently shift how you relate to yourself and others—with greater compassion and clarity.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
DBT provides practical tools for regulating emotions, managing conflict, and reducing reactivity. It’s especially helpful if emotions feel overwhelming or relationships feel tense or confusing.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EMDR is a powerful trauma therapy that helps reprocess distressing memories. By working with the brain’s natural healing system, EMDR reduces emotional charge from past events and supports a calmer, safer present.
Mindfulness
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Self-Compassion
These practices teach you how to pause, breathe, and treat yourself with kindness. They are essential for nervous system regulation and emotional wellbeing. These practices are gently woven into therapy sessions.