Hello and Welcome
Welcome to my practice. I'm Angela, and I'm a dedicated counsellor and psychotherapist specializing in online therapy, allowing my clients to attend sessions in the comfort, safety, and confidentiality of their homes through video or voice calls. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and flexible to my clients' needs.
Personally, I'm a huge fan of therapy. None of us have all of the answers for everything life throws at us, and when all our past strategies fail it's often time to seek a different tactic. Counselling and psychotherapy offer us that.
Below I've given you a peek into my beliefs as a therapist and how I work with clients, which may help you decide if I'm the right person for you or if another counsellor is a better fit. However you go, I wish the best on your therapeutic adventures.
Warm Wishes,
Angela Bennett
Counsellor and Psychotherapist
BCouns; Mcouns (completion: Oct 2024)
Member of Australian Counselling Association
Online Therapist
Online therapy offers numerous benefits, providing a flexible and convenient way for you to access the support you need from the comfort and confidentiality of your own home. Without the need for travel, you can fit sessions into your schedule more easily, whether you're balancing work, family, or other commitments. Online counselling also offers a level of privacy and confidentiality that allows you to feel safe and secure in your own environment, helping you to open up and engage more fully in the therapeutic process.
Through video or voice calls, online therapy makes it possible to receive consistent support regardless of your location. This accessibility can be particularly beneficial for those in remote areas or with mobility issues. The comfortable, familiar setting of your home can also make it easier to address sensitive issues and reduce any anxiety you might feel about attending sessions in person.
Ready to see if online counselling is the right fit for you? Book an initial consultation to explore how this flexible, accessible form of therapy can support your mental health and wellbeing.
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD and More
I specialize in helping individuals navigate and overcome challenges related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex PTSD, interpersonal relationship struggles, ADHD, life changes, grief and loss, panic, self-harm, and existential crises.
We are all the expert in your own lives, and have within us the ability to manage through the challenges that life throws at us. By employing techniques such as Emotional Freedom Therapy (Clinical EFT), DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and psychodynamics, I tailor my approach to help my clients find a way forward that is unique and authentic to them.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel secure enough to share their deepest concerns. I listen empathetically and respectfully, using my whole self to understand each client's world, situation, relationships, stresses, and concerns. Clients can expect a warm, friendly, and authentic therapy experience that fosters healing and growth.
What I enjoy most about working with my clients is witnessing the moment when a client makes a connection that relieves their distress - that aha! moment. This powerful shift occurs as a result of the hard work they put into the therapeutic process and the insights they've gained. A heavy burden lifts, their eyes brighten, and they feel begin to feel empowered to reach their goals.
Education and Experience
I have pursued extensive graduate and undergraduate training in counselling and psychology through Edith Cowan University and will be completing my Master of Counselling in late 2024. I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist and a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) since 2021. My professional background includes work in community services, providing support in disability, aged care, and alcohol and other drug (AOD) services. Additionally, I have experience in coaching and training business owners.
I hold certifications as an EFT certified practitioner, Youth Mental Health specialist, Meditation Practitioner/Teacher, CBT Coach Practitioner, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practitioner. I also share my insights through my mental health blog and offer group workshops for skill-building, including "Supercharge Your ADHD" and "Emotional Freedom Therapy for Beginners."
Welcoming and Inclusive
I'm committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all clients.
We all grow up within family and social cultures which influence how we think and feel. Sometimes we fit-in with cultural expectations, sometimes we don't. Either way, other people's assumptions about our beliefs can get in the way of receiving effective counselling. Multicultural counselling actively includes explorations of the way that culture, faith, race, ethnicity, sexual preference, and gender impact a client. By honouring each individual's personal experience of their culture, multicultural counsellors support each client without assumptions or stereotyping. You are free to be fully yourself.
My practice is person-centred, trauma-informed, multicultural, and allied, ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected. I primarily work with older adults, adults, and young adults (from age 12), creating a safe space for each individual to explore and address their mental health needs.