Hi I'm Cheree, and I'm a qualified Art Therapist, HH Dip (A.TH.) and member with IICT. In the past 3 yrs I took a new turn in my life and began a journey in personal development, learning about self help, mental health, behaviours and how are mental models can determine our outcomes. From here I discovered the power of Art Therapy. Art therapy is about achieving goals and learning how, where and why our thoughts are developed. It is a way of expressing feelings in a creative way often without words. I'm also continuing my knowledge and studying a Diploma of Counselling with AIPC (Australians Institute of Professional Counsellors). I'm extremely passionate about helping others and I believe Art Therapy can be beneficial in our journey towards healing or understanding where we are going in our life. You don't need to be an artist to apply this to your life, you just need to be open and ready for change and transformation to begin. %09 Art Therapy is beneficial for anyone experiencing: Depression Trauma / PTSD Panic Attacks Anxiety Domestic/ Family Violence Eating Disorder Grief/ Loss Postpartum depression Substance abuse/ addictions Suicidal thoughts/ attempts Chronic health condition

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Tamsin is a Registered Psychologist who is passionate about working with individuals through challenges with life, to help them reach their potential. Tamsin uses a warm and open interpersonal style and uses a collaborative approach. Telehealth Our initial contact with you will be a phone call where we will inform you about our services and requirements. Upon booking an appointment, we send you a Welcome email with online forms to be completed. You will receive a reminder text and email 2 days prior to your appointment, including a video link will allow you to enter your online appointment with our Psychologist at the scheduled time. You do not need to pre-install any software, although it is recommended that you download the latest browser update for your computer or device before your session. Your first appointment is focused on getting to know you, your unique situation and establishing some therapeutic goals. Each session lasts for approximately 50 minutes and payment is made via secure direct debit from your nominated credit/bank card. Counselling and therapy Your first appointment is focused on getting to know you, your unique situation and establishing some therapeutic goals. Each session lasts for approximately 50 minutes, this is in our rooms in Albion Park or Gerringong . We have experience in providing counselling to children, adolescents, and adults, we can assist with diagnosis and the treating PTSD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and processing of trauma. We use a client lead approaches to help you process your thoughts, feelings and memories, along with providing strategies to reduce or manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Shellharbour Hospital was officially opened in January 1986 and is located 24km south of Wollongong in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven Local Health District. The hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medical, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It is an accredited health care facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community. Shellharbour Hospital (Class C1) is a 197 bed facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services. The inpatient services include aged care, medical, surgical, mental health and acute medical assessment inpatient beds, plus a Day surgery Unit. The operating suite performs mainly low risk general, laparoscopic, gynaecological, ophthalmic, dental and minor orthopaedic surgery. Outpatients services include: Infectious Diseases Clinic, Dental, Renal, Pre admission and anaesthetic, Cardiology Clinic (including stress testing), Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy Clinic, Speech Pathology, Respiratory Clinic, General Surgery Clinic, Antenatal Clinic, Geriatric Clinic, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Asthma Clinic, Plastics Clinic, Diabetes Clinic. Shellharbour Hospital plays a role in the Northern Illawarra Hospitals Group Bed Management Policy by providing services and support to the other hospitals in the hub to enhance patient flow. This hospital is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS).

Ave Maria® is a registered NDIS provider based in Illawarra, New South Wales which provides supreme quality care for the mental health and disability sectors. Ave Maria® is a registered NDIS Provider. Therefore, we are required to meet NDIS Quality and Safeguarding standards and the NDIS Code of Conduct. These standards ensure services are high quality and your rights and views are respected, whilst also keeping you safe.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Psychology prides itself on delivering evidence-based services and interventions to anyone seeking help for their mental health. We primarily use a CBT-based model of care, but adopt an eclectic approach by combining CBT with techniques from various others modes, depending on the individual’s needs.