Shire Psychology and Counselling
Connecting with children, adolescents & adults
www.shirepsych.com.au
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Shire Psychology and Counselling
Connecting with children, adolescents & adults
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| Veronica Borham
Veronica is a highly qualified and skilled psychologist and counsellor. She has a particular interest in bereavement, disabilities and relationships. Veronica's formal qualifications include Master of Health Management, Bachelors of Social Science and Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology. She is also a Registered Nurse; an Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society and a full member of the Institute of Group Leaders. Veronica is currently undertaking a Vetab recognised Graduate Diploma in Art and Play Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Emotionally Foucused Therapy (2010). Veronica worked at Learning Links Peakhurst for five years in their Family Services program where she held the positions of Family Counsellor in a Case Management Program and as a Group Work Co-ordinator. In these roles she supported families with a child (aged 0-18) with a disability and helped to link them with services, following identification of their goals and needs. She co- facilitated groups for children to enhance their self esteem (Confident Kids); to improve social skills (Getting along Together); to decrease their anxiety (Cool Kids); for adults to improve their parenting skills (Triple P); to support parents of children with ADHD (SUPA); to support parents of children with autism (PECA); and a telephone support group for dad's of children with autism (DECA) Veronica, a volunteer with HOME Hospice (for ten years) has been supporting families caring for someone with a terminal illness who has elected to die at home. In this role Veronica has provided emotional support to family members while linking them with services that they required. Veronica was heavily involved in a marriage in crisis program called Retrouvaille. In this program she coordinated the post weekend program and with Barry continues to offer a support group to couples who have previously completed the program. Veronica has presented on topics such as: 'The impact of autism on siblings'; 'The impact of diagnosis on families'; & 'When to tell a child of their diagnosis'. When working with groups, couples or individuals Veronica uses a variety of modalities that include Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. She also enjoys working with symbol, sand play and art therapy in her work with clients. Veronica has a particular interest in working with people on:
Veronica sees children, adolescents, individuals and couples. Health
Fund and Medicare rebates may apply. Veronica has facilitated multiple groups that have included: For adults:
For children:
Fees:Veronica is a psychologist and her clients may be able to claim a rebate from their health fund (up to $50) depending on the fund they belong to. Alternatively, the Government has acknowledged that people may suffer from stress/ anxiety/ depression or other conditions that may affect their emotional well being. You may want to consider speaking with your GP if you believe your situation is impacting on your wellbeing. If the GP agrees then with a referral under the 'mental health care plan' you would be eligible for a rebate of $80.20 per session. Veronica's fee for couples is $130; individuals are charged at $110; children and adolescents at $90. Please note we do not have EFTpos, credit card or cheque facilities. There is an ATM near the arcade. You will be issued with an invoice/receipt. Contact InformationPlease feel free to contact Veronica by phone or e-mail. Veronica runs sessions at Sutherland on Wednesday, Thursday (last session at 6pm) and Friday each week.
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