Elsternwick Psychology: A Safe Space to Explore
I am Dr Smadar Shalev, an experienced clinical psychologist, providing safe, caring and friendly space to explore life’s struggles.
Face to Face and Telehealth Appointments
The past years have been stressful and uncertain times for many of us. Seeking psychological help may be more important than ever before. To ensure the service is available for everyone, the practice is now offering face to face and Telehealth appointments.Rebates for Consultations are available for Medicare (with GP referral), private health insurance, TAC, Work Cover, DVA and NDIS.
What would you like to add to your mental health wishlist?
I want to feel better about myself
I want a better relationship with my partner
It is all too hard
Feeling Heartbroken
I don't like my body
I feel different
I want to feel valued at work
Feeling overwhelmed or lost
I can’t stop thinking / I can’t relax
WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU
Elsternwick Psychology services
WELLBEING
- Anxiety, Stress, Difficulty Relaxing, Panic Attacks, Phobias, OCD
- Sleep Problems
- Body Image and Eating Issues
- Depression including Post/Antenatal Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction
- GLBTIQ Issues
WORK
- Work Related Stress, Bullying
- Career Development and Goals
- Managing Life/Work Balance
- Work Satisfaction
CRISIS/LIFE CHANGES
- Adjusting to Life Changes: Moves, Immigration, Retirement, Family Changes
- Self-Esteem Reboot after Trauma, Abuse or Stressful Life Events
- Managing Crisis: Accidents, Job Loss, Separation, Illness, Grief
RELATIONSHIPS
- Building Relationships: Communication, Confidence Boost, Assertiveness
- Family and Couple’s Counselling
- Social Anxiety and Friendships
Accepting Medicare, Work-Cover, TAC, NDIS, VOCAT and DVA
THERAPY TYPES
CBT
According to the cognitive theory, external events (e.g. being overlooked for a promotion at work) are being interpreted according to one’s core beliefs about themselves and the world.
SCHEMA THERAPY
Schemas are core beliefs that are usually formed early in life and affect people’s view of themselves and the world.
read moreEYE MOVEMENT DESENSITISATION AND REPROCESSING
(EMDR)
EMDR helps patients deal with the long-term effects of traumatic experiences.
FAMILY THERAPY
Family therapy is a range of techniques that focus on the individual’s functioning within the their family and other important systems in their life.
EMOTION FOCUSED THERAPY
EFT is based on schema therapy and focuses on identifying emotions and enabling adaptive expression of emotions.
MINDFULNESS AND ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)
Patients often appreciate ACT because it is non-judgemental, relatively easy to apply and results are evident almost immediately.
INTERPERSONAL THERAPY (IPT)
Interpersonal therapy is a branch of psychodynamic theory that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships.
557 Glen Huntly Road in Elsternwick
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DR SMADAR SHALEV
Fully qualified and registered clinical psychologist in Elsternwick, accepting medicare.
Member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Clinical College.
- 0408 381 505
- Elsternwick
- drsmadarshalev@gmail.com
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