Listening to people’s stories is a privilege that is reciprocated with utter respect and empathy.
With years of life experience, specialized training, and a commitment to evidence-based best practices,
I provide a holistic and well-informed perspective.

 

SARAH FOUNTAS

CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

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Special Interests include:

Anxiety  | OCD Behaviours /Thoughts 

Trauma /PTSD | Attachment & Inner Child work

Neurodiversity Challenges | Faith Integration

Adverse Religious Experiences | Interpersonal Relationship Challenges | Couples Counselling 

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​Practice Style

An integrative practice style is used including modalities/therapies, such as;

Emotionally Focused | Gestalt  | Attachment |Trauma-informed practices | CBT | Faith |

Animal Assisted Psychotherapy 

Psychotherapeutic Work

In more long-term psychotherapeutic work. I work with clients to gain a deeper understanding,

of any core unmet biopsychosocial or developmental needs. Core unmet needs, can be buried deep within,

re-surface, or be triggered in ways that adult reactions catch one by surprise.

The Inner Child never ceases to hope and long for its needs to be met.

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Background

As a second-language speaker, with a background in Applied Linguistics,  

I've come to deeply appreciate, the multifaceted layers, that shape individuals.

Today, you and I, are the tapestry that began at birth.

At birth, different threads began to weave the image of who you and I are today. 

Each thread represents the intersection and formative effect of factors such as family, language, culture,

biology, socialization, generational patterns, opportunity, spirituality, and choice, just to name a few.

 I endeavor to get to know the tapestry of each client's life, treading gently, 

and attending with empathy, respect, and sensitivity.

Knots, messiness, and cross-threads can be seen from the back of tapestries.

This is where the real appreciation and understanding of the individual lies.

The complex intersecting of threads that came together to form the image of today.

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Why do 'I' do this work?

It has felt that counseling has always been part of my DNA, not merely a profession but a way of being.

People's stories inspire me, teach me immensely, humble me, and enrich my understanding of the human spirit.

I learn something new from every client, always in awe of the courage it takes for some to tell their story.

Providing 'Hope' for clients and holding space for them to dare to see beyond the fog,

or, to dare to get back up yet again, is deeply meaningful for me. 

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" There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."

C.S Lewis.

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QUALIFICATIONS 

BA Melb, GradDip ACAP

CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

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ANIMAL-ASSISTED -  PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTITIONER

Fees​​

 Individual Session $130

Couples $160

* For Financial Hardship or Special Circumstances

Fees can be Negotiated​​​​

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Contact

Email info@provident.care

Mobile 0409 692 541

* EAP / NDIS Registered Provider

* Select Private Health Insurance Rebates now available

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