Counselling
Damien is able to offer therapeutic support to Children, Adolescents & Adults. He has experience in providing individual, couples and family therapy. Please contact Damien on 0402 228 105
Children, Adolescents and Families
Damien is able to provide a range of support services to children and young people who may be experiencing a range of difficulties/challenges which may impact on their ability to engage to their full potential at school. Damien has experience providing support to children and young people who may be experiencing difficulties with;
Damien has training and experience in treating and working with;
So if you have a child who is finding it difficult to participate in school (or other social situations) as effectively as possible, they experience difficulties in social relationships or find stress, worry or sadness major problems. There may be a way in which to support your child to address these difficulties and be able to experience a greater sense of self-worth and more fulfilling relationships.
Damien will also be able to support parents while they learn to respond to their child in a way which supports their child’s overall well-being or overcome the distress they experience if their child has suffered a trauma. Damien can also provide family therapy/support as a way of supporting the family communicate and function in a way which see’s all family members feel valued.
- Stress or anxiety
- Relationships (family and friends)
- Depression
- Self esteem difficulties
- Worries or sadness
- Anger or difficulty managing strong emotions
- Attention problems
- Behavioural difficulties
Damien has training and experience in treating and working with;
- ADHD
- Attachment disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Trauma (Physical, emotional and sexual)
- Oppositional & Defiant Disorder
- Self-Harm and Suicidal thoughts
- Other behavioural disorders
- Sexualised behaviours which may have been harmful or problematic
- Developmental Delays
- Working with young people who voluntarily attend or may be mandated due to court orders
So if you have a child who is finding it difficult to participate in school (or other social situations) as effectively as possible, they experience difficulties in social relationships or find stress, worry or sadness major problems. There may be a way in which to support your child to address these difficulties and be able to experience a greater sense of self-worth and more fulfilling relationships.
Damien will also be able to support parents while they learn to respond to their child in a way which supports their child’s overall well-being or overcome the distress they experience if their child has suffered a trauma. Damien can also provide family therapy/support as a way of supporting the family communicate and function in a way which see’s all family members feel valued.
Adults, Parents and Couples
Damien has worked with a range of adult client groups including (but not limited to);
Damien has specific training in several therapeutic modalities (including; Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma modalities and Family therapy). This is so to offer a holistic approach to healing and recovery and ensure that the client is receiving the appropriate support necessary.
Damien is able to provide a range of support services to adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties/challenges which may impact on their ability to engage to their full potential in the community. Damien has experience providing support to adults who may be experiencing difficulties with;
Damien has training and experience in treating;
There may be a way in which to seek support to address these difficulties and be able to experience a greater sense of self-worth and more fulfilling relationships, if this is something you would like to explore; please give Damien Gafforini a call.
- Family and couple relationship difficulties or breakdowns
- Men and Fathers experiences (Family violence or family separation)
- Drug and Other Substance abuse
- Childhood traumas
- Unemployment
- Mental Health concerns
- Mental Illness
Damien has specific training in several therapeutic modalities (including; Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma modalities and Family therapy). This is so to offer a holistic approach to healing and recovery and ensure that the client is receiving the appropriate support necessary.
Damien is able to provide a range of support services to adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties/challenges which may impact on their ability to engage to their full potential in the community. Damien has experience providing support to adults who may be experiencing difficulties with;
- Stress or anxiety
- Depression
- Self esteem difficulties
- Worries or sadness
- Anger or difficulty managing strong emotions
- Attention problems
- Self-Harm and Suicidal thoughts
- Work place bullying and Harassment
- Trauma (Physical, emotional and sexual)
- Life changes (may include transitional difficulties or employment changes)
Damien has training and experience in treating;
- Depression and Anxiety Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Oppositional & Defiant Disorder
- Other behavioural disorders
- Childhood sexual abuse (seeking support as an adult)
There may be a way in which to seek support to address these difficulties and be able to experience a greater sense of self-worth and more fulfilling relationships, if this is something you would like to explore; please give Damien Gafforini a call.
Medicare
Sessions can be covered under Medicare via the Better Access to Mental Health Scheme. Damien is able to provide low cost and bulk billed services (Up to 10 sessions).