RACHEL GARCIA
REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR AND COUPLES’ THERAPIST
Developmental Model of Relationship Therapy Clinical Training Graduate
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Australian College of Applied Psychology)
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology Honours) (QUT)
Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Queensland University of Technology)
Bachelor of Arts (University of Queensland)
Registered Clinical Member Psychotherapy and Counselling Assoc Australia
Registered Member Christian Counsellors Association of Australia
MY APPROACH
I believe that there are many paths to wellness, and that no single approach will suit all people. My approach is to not view a client as having a 'mental disorder', but rather, as being at a sometimes difficult place in their journey, which has grown out of their life experiences. Rather than treating clients simply as having an 'illness', I consider it as being vital to see them as a 'whole person', who is affected by both their past and current environment. My role is to assist clients to see their past, understand how it is currently affecting their lives, and find ways of making meaning and repair.
FRAMEWORK
Generally, my work is within an attachment-based framework, meaning that I believe that early ways of connecting with people continue to be re-enacted in adult life, and that re-wiring these experiences leads to emotional wellness.
QUALIFICATIONS
I am a fully qualified and registered clinical counsellor, with qualifications in psychology, as well as in counselling and psychotherapy.
CLINICAL NOTES AND SERVICES
Please note: my clinical notes and services are for therapeutic purposes only, and will not be released for legal purposes.