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The Service - Helping you live your best
life...
Counselling - Your local Counsellor in
the Sutherland Shire
Are you sick and tired of going to your friends and
family, seeking support and only getting told what you should do? Do you want someone who can support you, nurture
you and understand what you are going through? Well search no more, give me, Toni, a call from TLC on 8090 4122. I will help you live your best life. This is done by guiding you to discover a new approach to coping with your life. Remember
if you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got,
so if you want different, do different!!! Why TLC?
I have worked with many St George and Sutherland Shire locals both men and women, adults and children, single, couples and families, who have been in emotional pain, for various reasons. They had problems they could not find solutions for. That’s where I came in. I’m not going to promise to fix your problems in the first session, nor take your pain away immediately. What I do promise is that you will find
These strategies will help you to achieve a new
sense of well-being, the ability to own your own feelings and create your own
positive outlook on life. At TLC I cover all aspects of personal and
relationship counselling and deal with a wide range of emotional issues from
you needing to improve your self-esteem to bereavement and grief problems.
Your sessions can
either be in the form of traditional face-to-face counselling or Virtual
Reality Therapy (VRT) sessions. Other issues you may need help with that counselling
can assist with are, stress management, anxiety, pain
management, stop smoking, weight management programmes and general copying with
your life’s
ups and downs. What can Counselling do for you?
Counselling can help you change behaviours and
reactions that no longer get you want you want or need. Counselling is not about simply listening to your
problems, nor is it about giving advice. Counselling involves you being
proactive and moving towards positive change. I will help you to move towards
that positive change through the use of proven strategies, self awareness and self-empowerment. The types of issues counselling can help with are:
sexual and gender issues; work related issues such as bullying;
depression, anxiety, personal
problems, parenting issues, stress, life skills, conflict resolution, career
guidance and rehabilitation. Counselling can also help children who have become
victims in their parents’ divorces. Counselling children is about having
their own situation normalised for them by letting them know that it is not
their fault and that they can love both their parents without fear, shame or guilt. Counselling is very useful in treating any crisis
situation, management of stress, grief and trauma, relationship problems and
emotional or psychological problems currently in your life. Sessions can be
for individuals, couples, families or groups, as needed. I help you to be more aware of why you do the
things you do and developing an understanding about yourself which will help
you make choices about changing behaviours or attitudes that are no longer
working for you. Some of the tools I use are Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT – emotional acupuncture or tapping), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Gestalt (empty chair), Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), meditation and visualisation. I always work at your pace, letting you choose the tools that are best suited to your needs and requirements. Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (CBT) has been proven to be one of the most effective
ways of treating depression, as it works to help you see patterns in your life
and then replace them with more appropriate and useful behaviours. At the end of the day we all know what we need to
do to get through our dramas, however sometimes it just takes a professional
to help us get a different perspective on the problem. Couples and Relationship Counselling
I have been asked by many clients "Can couples or relationship counselling help us?" The answer is a resounding YES!! If you are having issues getting yourself heard and understood in your relationship or even finding non judgmental or blaming ways to talk about a problem you have with your partner, then couples or relationship counselling can work for you. When I work with couples we discuss what is working for them and what is not. If you can't find anything that is working for you then we take a step back and look at what used to work and move forward from there. If you want to work on your relationship then communication is the key to getting to a place where both of you can talk and discuss what you both need. And the first step is to find a counsellor who you feel will support you both equally on this journey. A relationship or couples counsellor's role is not to take sides in an argument and it's not about judgment either party on how significant or insignificant the subject is, it's about finding out what the argument is truly about and guiding you both to a place were you can discover new strategies of discussing what you want and expect from each other. Breaking
News !!
If you are a Medibank Private customer with PackageBonus entitlements then you will be able to claim your counselling fee with me though your membership. Please speak to Medibank Private (132 331) to find out if you are an eligible member to receive this rebate.
Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT)
I am proud to announce that TLC is one of the few exclusively trained practitioners of VRT (Virtual Reality Therapy) in Sydney and the only practitioner in the Sutherland and St George areas. You can learn more about this proven therapy by clicking on the link below and watching the report on VRT shown on the Today Tonight Programme. Today Tonight Report on VRT - VRT Report on Today Tonight
What is VRT?
VRT is a TGA approved, clinically proven therapy which delivers
guided visualisations directly to the subconscious, where all our learned
behaviours lives, using state of the art technology. It plants the seeds of a new set of beliefs and
jump-starts the process of change from within. If properly nurtured and
reinforced these seeds can grow and lead to better life style choices,
self-image and a more positive outlook on life. I think of it as a way of taking the emotional
"sting" out of a situation so you can see things more clearly. It doesn't take the problem away what it
does do is gives you the emotional space & freedom to look at your
problem from a different perspective. VRT can be used on a wide range of problems,
including: anxiety, depression, self esteem issues, post traumatic stress
disorders, addictions (eg food and smoking), pain management, sleep disorders
and coping strategies. We also have a programme to help with exercise
motivation. A bonus of using VRT is that most of the programmes have a take home CD so you can continue to work without the expense of having to see a practitioner. These CD's are usually included in the cost of the sessions. You
will love the proven results my clients have been having from using VRT. To learn more about this fantastic, new, Australian
designed therapy go to www.myvirtualmedicine.com
or have a look at the start of the stress management programme below. Weight Management with VRT
If you are sick and tired of trying every type of
diet, exercise regime or meal replacement programme known to man, just to
deprive yourself of the foods you love, then to find that you’ve stacked the
weight back on again, plus a few extra kilos for good measure, then I assume
by now you’re screaming for something to change. The real answer is simple and the results are
long-term weight loss. You see it’s
all very well for personal trainers and diet companies to go on about eating
less and exercising more, making sure your output is more than your input,
but what they’re not telling you is why it’s never worked for you in the
past. The reality is most dieters put back on any lost
weight plus more within a few months to a year after initially losing it. Look at celebrities, they can afford to have
personal trainers, personal chefs, private gyms built in the homes even life
coaches and personal counsellors available 24/7 and yet they still do what
you do and that is experience the yo yo dieting effect. The answer is simple and may surprise you – let me
explain … You see the reason that diets and exercise
programmes don’t work in the long term is because your own mind is working
against you. If you can’t balance
your sub-conscious mind with your conscious mind you will constantly
experience an ongoing internal battle of mixed messages. You know what you should and
shouldn’t eat and when, but you simple can’t control the urges that over-ride
your common sense. You sub-conscious
mind will continue to sabotage your conscious mind and visa versa. It’s a battle you can’t control or win
without professional help. No amount
of meal replacements, dieting or exercise will ever resolve this issue for
you. Your health is worth the investment in a proven,
results orientated programme, that is easy and cost effective. It works like this – your sub-conscious can be
triggered by emotional or external events that motivate you to eat. It does this by causing an irresistible
urge to consume comforting high salt or sugar and fat laden foods, which can
be due to many reasons such as being triggered by negative past or present
events. In the end your mind will
force you to eat no matter how well informed you are. It may feel like you are banging your head
against a brick wall sometimes, but the good news is that I can help you take
away all the pain once and for all – here’s how ….. By combining counselling with Virtual Reality
Therapy (VRT) I can bring your conscious and sub-conscious mind into
balance. This helps you to create one
healthy message that will make it easier to resolve the conflicting emotional
connections that create unhealthy urges. Together we can then focus on developing a personal
and uniquely tailored programme that will help you permanently achieve your ideal
weight. All it takes is the conviction that you deserve
better than what you’ve had in the past and the courage to try something
different to what you’ve done previously.
The first step in doing this is to call me for a no obligation free
introductory 30-minute consultation to see if we can work together to
re-write your past and control your future.
Call now on either of the phone numbers below or send me an email to
make enquiries. Stop Smoking with VRT
To permanently stop smoking is one of life’s
greatest challenges for any smoker, particularly long-term smokers. The Stop Smoking Programme using VRT is a
proven clinical programme using state of the art technology. I am here to guide you through your
withdrawal process and help you to learn new coping techniques to minimise
any relapse. There are 2 core ingredients research has shown
which lead to long term cessation of smoking and minimise relapse, they are a
sincere desire to stop smoking for yourself and not your family or friends
and a strong support system in place.
If you have a strong desire to stop smoking for yourself then I can
give you a professional support system.
Take the initial step to being a non-smoker by calling me on one of
the numbers below to book a no obligation free 30-minute consultation at my
clinic at Sutherland. |
Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ's)...
I don't want my personality to change, will it change with counselling or VRT? - Absolutely not. What will happen is you will be less sensitive to people and situations. You will find you cope better with things that would usually have triggered you.
If I start counselling or VRT will I have to keep coming for the rest of my life? No. From my experience my clients usually have between 3 & 9 sessions for either counsellor or VRT. So the answer is no you will not have to keep coming back or have to find the time and the money to see me.
Can I claim your fees through my private health cover? - The answer is Yes, if you are a member of Medibank Private, with PackageBonus entitlements.
Are you part of the Federal Governments Mental Health Plan? - No, only psychologists or psychiatrists have a Medicare Provider Number. It costs between $80.20 and $350 to see a psychologist or psychiatrist using this Plan. You receive approximately $80.20 back for each of the 12-18 sessions allowed on the Plan.
What is the difference between a psychologist, a psychiatrist and a counsellor?
A psychologist usually holds a doctoral degree (a Ph.D., a Psy.D., or an Ed.D.,) from a university or professional college. All psychologists have had extensive training in research, having completed an original scientific study, called a doctoral dissertation, as a major part of the training. In fact, the psychologist’s training in research is what most distinguishes them from other mental health providers. Psychology is considered a science.
Psychologists are trained in different theoretical approaches to human behaviour and usually engage in one-on-one, family or group work. Psychologists work with clients with a mental illness. They can utilise a number of psychometric tests, however are not able to prescribe medication. The focus of most psychologists' work is on specific problems or symptoms describe from their client's perspective. Psychologists are more concerned with adjustments and changes in the personality of a client, aiming at a better adaptation to his or her environment.
A psychiatrist has attended medical school and is a physician and therefore holds an M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) degree. In residency, he or she received specialized training in the field of psychiatry. And, just like other fields of medical practice such as internal medicine, psychiatry tends to focus mainly on the use of medications for treatment. Psychiatry is also considered a science.
A counsellor focuses on "normal" people with "everyday" problems such as relationship, stress, depression and grief and loss issues. Counsellors do not conduct psychometric testing or prescribe medication. Counsellors usually engage in one-on-one, family or group work. Counsellors can refer clients to a GP or psychologist for issues of a more serious nature. Counsellors adopt a "more positive" approach towards clients, with a major focus on the client's capability for improvement, achievement and productivity. Counselling is a learning-oriented process and counsellors are the facilitators.
Regardless of who you decide to see please ensure they are trained in one of the above professional mental health disciplines, they are a registered member of a governing body, such as ACA (Australian Counselling Association), APS (Australian Psychological Society) or NAPP (National Association of Practising Psychiatrists) and they also have a current insurance policy covering both public liability and professional indemnity. At least this way you have redress if you have been dissatisfied with your therapy or feel your therapist was less than professional.
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Contact
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Toni Langford
02 8090 4122
0414 718 338
Toni@TLCounselling.com.au
Skype - Toni.Langford
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