Psychology

Psychology

Life can be difficult sometimes, but it can also be beautiful and full of meaning. Effective therapy can support you in clarifying what stands in the way of living a satisfying, fulfilling life and give you the skills to get there. My approach is about developing a toolbox of practical skills with real life applications.

Some of the most common areas we can work on include:

  • Stress and anxiety management
  • Depression
  • Psychological trauma (including old traumatic events that happened in childhood or many years ago)
  • Traumatic events (including assaults, accidents, or witnessing horrific events)
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Perfectionism and unrelenting standards that might fuel disappointment, interpersonal difficulties and feelings of failure
  • Procrastination and difficulties with decision-making
  • Overwhelming emotions (guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, panic, despair, emptiness)
  • Low self-esteem
  • Lack of assertiveness, e.g. being a "people pleaser"; difficulties with saying No or asking for support; keeping healthy boundaries
  • Persistent low mood and motivation
  • Compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma for people working in health, human services or defense forces
  • Feeling burnt out, blocked, on autopilot, surviving rather than living

Our psychologist

Deborah Kahler

B. Psych (Hons), GradDip (ClinHypn). AMAPS, EMDRAA
Brisbane psychologist

I’m a registered psychologist with a warm, genuine, down-to-earth style. I have a special interest in psychological Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. My practice is focused on adult clients (I no longer take child or adolescent clients). I utilise science-based interventions that are tailored to fit your unique needs, focusing on existing strengths and building up the areas that need attention and development.

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