Camila Falconer is an experienced registered psychologist from South Sydney, Australia, working with an evidence based approach to treat eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Camila offers online and in person sessions at her practice in Caringbah.
Starting therapy is not an easy task. Finding the right fit is important. Camila’s approach is based on a frame work where the relationship built between client and therapist is an active element in the recovery process.
During this process we work together to find what works for you. We identify what is blocking you from moving forward, which behaviours and beliefs are no longer useful. Once clients are able to find and accept who they are, there is space and maturity to grow. One small step at a time.
Bellow, there are some commonly asked questions, so you can make an informed decision about initiating your therapy journey.
When should I start therapy?
You can start therapy at any point in your life. Usually, it happens when some symptoms such as anxious feelings, stress, negative thoughts and low energy become more present and it feels difficult to cope. Therapy provides a safe environment where you will have a trained professional to listen to your story and together unravel a system that has become unhelpful.
What is the best therapy method?
There are currently many different psychological methods. Most modalities are evidence based, which means they were researched and found to have positive measured outcomes to the clients. In my point of view, one of the most important things is that, as a client, you feel safe and listened to. I believe therapy has a relational foundation. This means the relationship you form with your therapist is a vital quality. It works as a modelling example for you in life outside the therapy room.
How does it work?
You will book an initial appointment and we will discuss what has been happening in your life. I will then present my work to you, as well as my approach and experience as a psychologist. If we both agree we can work together, we proceed to book our next appointments. Currently, Medicare provides a rebates on your sessions providing you bring a referral letter from your GP with a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) or an Eating Disorder Plan (EDP).
Starting therapy is a brave step.
It means you are ready to start your recovery process. Recovery has a different look for each individual. For some it might mean change and for others it might mean an acceptance of what is and the strength to move forward anyway. I wish you the best on your journey.
More about our goal
Trying to figure out what we want from life and what life wants from us, is one of the most difficult trials we aim to overcome. People search for meaningful relationships, love, spirituality, happiness and fulfilment. Real life (family, work, children, finance, studies) can get busy and overwhelming. Most often this situation can lead to feelings of loss, loneliness and doubt. A sense of an unaccomplished life. What to do next? Paralysis installs itself and even when we know we need to move on, some how we can’t.
Seeing a psychologist can be a step into knowing more about this phase in life and about yourself. It is so important to have someone that can actively listen to our deepest doubts and fears, our lost dreams and hopes. A psychologist is an experienced professional that gives you support, listens to you and challenges old and unhelpful patterns. It is in this relationship of trust that one can acquire long lasting understanding of their own processes and how to move forward.
Shall we begin?
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