SIGRID O'CALLAGHAN
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist and Supervisor
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a quest to unravel deeply held beliefs and relational expectations. Firmly embedded in our unconscious mind, many of our assumptions by which we live, are not available to conscious thoughts. At times, early experiences generated painful distortions of who we or others are, thus affecting our sense of emotional well-being. ‘To make the unconscious conscious’ is one of the fundamental principles of psychodynamic psychotherapy. Another way to express this is to improve our ‘affect tolerance’ which is the capacity to become aware of and embrace our emotional experiences. The more we can tolerate our feelings, particularly our painful feelings, the less we will need to fear or avoid them.
People who suffer from ongoing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relational difficulties, trauma, or eating disorders will benefit from this form of psychotherapy. For the evidence base of psychodynamic psychotherapy please visit the website of the Queensland Psychoanalytic
Psychotherapy Association (QPPA) at http://www.qppa.com.au
Therapy sessions will gradually make you aware of thoughts and feelings that have affected your emotional experience such as mood and self-esteem. The therapy process will lead to subtle yet profound changes in your emotional awareness and regulation and will improve your capacity to respond to life and interpersonal challenges.
SERVICES I OFFER
Services for Adolescents and Adults, Face-to face and/or telehealth sessions
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy: short and long-term psychotherapy with at least once weekly sessions
for longstanding, moderate to severe concerns such as anxiety, depression, body image issues, loss and grief, personality vulnerabilities, eating disorders, relationship issues, self-esteem and identity, traumatic experiences
Supportive Psychotherapy: for people who require less intense treatment
Clinical Supervision: for experienced colleagues and psychology registrars
Fees (January 2024)
50-minute psychotherapy session: $ 220
Medicare and private health fun rebates are available for eligible patients.
Supervision fee: $ 160
Availability
Mondays, Tuesdays: available for Telehealth Sessions only
Wednesday, Thursdays: available for Face-to-Face Sessions
71 Khartoum Street, Gordon Park QLD 4031