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Anxiety
Anxiety comes in many forms and affects us all in different ways. Anxiety usually starts because at some point in our life we were exposed to a traumatic event or even numerous events. The anxiety we feel in our everyday life is usually only partly related to what is happening in the present and mostly related to our past trauma. Psychotherapy can assist you to start healing at a deep level and support you in developing practical strategies for dealing with your anxiety. Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling specialise in supporting people in a safe environment to explore their anxiety and past trauma. Using psychotherapy, we can assist you with gaining insights into your current situation and allow you the opportunity to begin the healing process towards happiness and confidence. Types of Anxiety Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Specific phobias Panic Disorder or panic attacks Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
Depression
Over 3 million Australians live with depression. The symptoms of people experiencing depression can vary from mild to debilitating. Sometimes the symptoms will resolve on their own but sometimes it can feel all-consuming for a person who is experiencing a major depressive episode. Getting help for your depression can assist you in gaining perspective and making sense of the way you're feeling. If depression prevents you from doing the things you once loved, you may need support from an experienced psychotherapist or counsellor to assist you to discover the root cause of your depression. Reaching out is the first step to healing and feeling better. Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling can help you break free from the grips of depression and begin feeling like your old self again. Depression Symptoms A persistent low mood Feelings of helplessness or hopelessness Loss of interest in usual activities A change in sleeping habits (sleeping too much or too little) A change in eating habits or loss of appetite Having a lack of energy Finding it hard to concentrate Irritability |
Addiction
An addiction will usually start as a way of coping with uncomfortable feelings, such as anxiety or depression. When an addiction is forming in our life, it will serve as a way to escape or suppress the strong emotions that we're currently not able to process. The longer we engage in our addiction to mask our pain, the more issues it will cause. These may include problems with relationships, careers, financial stability and even legal issues. When we have an addiction, we can feel lost and out of control. Addictions can cause a wide range of additional problems, from mental and emotional strain to even physical pain. This will often compound the urge to suppress these feelings by engaging in the harmful addiction. Create Balance Psychotherapy & Counselling can help you break free. Types of Addictions Alcohol Illicit substances Cigarettes Food (Eating disorders) Compulsive exercise Gambling Shopping/spending Sex & love (codependency) Internet/gaming |
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The therapists at Create Balance Psychotherapy and Counselling are experienced professionals in the area of mental health. They utilise respect and empathy to provide a safe and supportive environment, enabling them to work collaboratively with their clients on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and relationship concerns.
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Psychotherapy & CounsellingPsychotherapy and counselling are both effective methods of therapy. It will depend on each client's needs as to which method is most suitable for them.
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EMDREye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is a unique and effective method of treating trauma. Our therapists are keenly interested and qualified in EMDR.
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JournalShannon Bowman, Create Balance's head psychotherapist, counsellor and social worker, shares thoughts about wellbeing and how to enhance it in your own daily life.
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