Welcome!
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in Melbourne CBD, Box Hill South and Endeavour Hills (please see the consulting rooms page for details of all locations).
I am a male therapist, non-judgmental, caring and understanding, who is passionate to work with people from various backgrounds and all ways of life and help them overcome their issues.
My areas of special interest are: marriage and relationship counselling, couples therapy, depression, anxiety and the stress of daily living, trauma, parenting problems and developmental issues for children, and others. You can find here a more detailed list of the counselling and psychotherapy services offered.
Qualifications:
- BA (Honours) Psychology (Melbourne University)
- Graduate Diploma Psychology (Melbourne University)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Alcohol and Other Drugs Studies (Turning Point, Melbourne)
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cairnmillar, Melbourne)
Specialist training in:
- Relationship and Marital Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family Constellations
- Emotion Focused Therapy (ETF) with Complex Trauma
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Treatment Planning and Psychopathology
- Brief Integrative Psychotherapy
I attend regular professional development sessions, seminars and conferences on counselling and psychotherapy themes, as well as ongoing professional supervision, to maintain a very high level of professional knowledge and skills.
To determine the most effective treatment plan for your specific needs I use a combination of different therapeutic approaches such as: Client centred therapy, Narrative therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, Family systems therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and others.
I also facilitate a Men Discussion Group, for men dealing with various emotional problems.
I abide by the Code of Ethics of the Australian Psychological Society, and each client is treated with the utmost care and confidentiality - you can rest assured that your privacy is ensured when you seek my help for any of your problems!
I am looking forward to working with you! Until then, read now some of my clients' testimonials.
Best wishes,
Gabriel
Your counsellor and psychotherapist
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For professional counselling and psychotherapy services in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne East and Melbourne South East, call me on:
0421 167 716
OR
Email me at "grcounselling at gmail.com" or using the contact form.