Psychologist Kensington, Adelaide

Name: Ros Yuen Psychology Couples Counselling
Address: 316 The Parade,, Adelaide, SA, 5068, AU
Telephone: (08) 8363 3974

Let me help

Seeking help is nothing to be ashamed about. Everybody goes through periods of turmoil and upheaval.

I am an experienced psychologist and family therapist in Kensington, Adelaide who can provide help, support and guidance.

Ros Yuen Psychology

Hello, my name is Ros Yuen, I am a psychologist and family therapist practicing in Kensington, Adelaide.

I hope to support you to achieve realistic and meaningful changes in your life if that is your desire. My primary aim is to interrupt the existing patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that maintain your distress and to introduce new skills so that you can move on in life effectively.

I have a deep interest in helping people heal from stress and trauma, to help them reduce anxiety, conquer depression and build life-giving relationships. It is urgent today to acquire the skills to create our own sense of contentment by seeking more control over our own thoughts and deeds and foregoing misguided attempts at controlling those things that are simply uncontrollable. In short, it is enough that we learn to surf the waves of the ocean without shifting the shoreline.

My psychological therapy services are mainly office-based and in-person complemented by telehealth if required. My clinic is located in Kensington, Adelaide, close to the Adelaide CBD in South Australia. Any mental health emergency will be referred to the SA Mental Health Triage Services on 131465.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Bachelor in Social Administration
Graduate Certificate in Mediation (Family)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Psychology with Honours
Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis

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My Psychology Services

Fostering positive momentum towards healthier and more resilient relationships with the support of a mental health services professional has the potential to be pivotal in your life.

I can work with you to help you develop skills and strategies that may improve various aspects of your relationships and mental health and assist you to live a more fulfilling life. My areas of interest include couple relationships and family relationships.

Couples Counselling

Intimate relationships will inevitably face ups and downs. This can impact many facets and cause a variety of issues that may be difficult to deal with alone.

Family Therapy

Family relationships are complex, multi-dimensional, and layered. The combination of different views, objectives, behaviours, and actions has the potential to result in complicated dynamics that may hinder happiness and well-being.

Parenting Blended Families

When families change and grow, it can be both a positive and difficult experience. Blended families may face unique challenges that require a careful and intricate approach.

Narcissistic Relationships

Being in a relationship with a narcissist can often start out well, being fun and exciting before tuning into very bad ones once a lack of genuine caring becomes evident.

Same-Sex Couples

Intimate relationships will inevitably face ups and downs. This can impact many facets and cause a variety of issues that may be difficult to deal with alone.

Workplace Bullying

Issues in the working environment, such as intimidation or harassment, can be extremely difficult to cope with due to the complex nature of the situation. Professional support may make a significant difference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your session fees?

The session fee for an individual client is $250 for appointments from 8AM to 4PM. The fee for appointments later than 4PM is $275.

The fee for a couple consultation is $295 for appointments from 8AM to 4PM. The fee for appointments later than 4PM is $320.

The fee for a family session is $120 per person

You can read more about fees any payment options here.

Do you offer online consultations?

Online consultations in the form of Zoom and Phone sessions are also available. I prefer to have met you once or twice at my office in Kensington for intake before commencing online consultations. Please be aware that some experiential interventions especially for couples are difficult to do. Individuals, couples, and families regularly travel from surrounding suburbs including Norwood, Beulah Park, Marryatville and Leabrook for sessions in person before considering online sessions.

Are there rebates available for our session?

If you have Private Health Insurance with Extras for Psychology, you can probably claim a rebate from your Health Funds. As Funds vary with their policies and levels of cover, it is best that you check directly with your Health Funds.

Medicare offers rebates for individuals, not couples, under a Mental Health Plan which is to be written by your GP. A Mental Health Plan has a shelf life of 12 months and during that period, you are entitled to 10 sessions assigned by your GP as 6 sessions, initially, and another 4 sessions following a review consult.

Find out more information on available rebates here.

Will our sessions remain confidential?

All our sessions are confidential. Psychologists are legally bound by confidentiality except when subpoenaed by court or when there is a serious risk of harm to you or another person or if mandated to report.

Psychologists are mandated reporters under the Firearms Regulations 2017. We are required to report suspected firearm injuries or any unsafe situations with firearms.

Psychologists are mandated to report if they suspect on reasonable grounds that a child or young person is at risk of harm.

You can find more information on privacy and your legal rights here.

What should I expect from the first appointment?

You will be asked to complete an intake form of several pages in the waiting room if you attend my clinic in Kensington. Then, the first session is for you to speak about your concerns with gentle guidance from me to make explicit what is implicit. You will also experience my interpersonal style and assess if I am the best psychologist for you.

I am a registered psychologist and qualified mental health professional, not a clinical psychologist.

Two sessions are usually needed to cover the intake process and my aim in the first session is to be an attuned listener to you and discover if I am the right psychologist for you. Counselling sessions are different for every client with a tailored approach, but they are fundamentally focused on evidence based therapies.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require a minimum of 48 business hours notice so that cancelled appointments can be offered to those on the waiting list. If cancellation occurs less than 48 business hours before the appointment and in the case of non-attendance, full fees will be charged. You can read more on our cancellation policy here.

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Are you ready to make an appointment?

Whether you are looking for help and guidance with your romantic relationship or with relationships between your family or friends, you can find out more information regarding mental health problems and resources online here and book an initial consultation with me online to get started.

The Gottman Method

Taking different approaches when working to improve certain issues is important to cater for the specific needs of an individual or couple. One such technique that I implement is known as the Gottman Method.

This approach to couples therapy sessions and marriage counselling focuses on three profiles of relationships: the friendship profile, the conflict profile, and the shared meanings profile.

Interventions are tailored to the specific strengths and weaknesses of a couple’s relationship in terms of these profiles. There is a particular focus on perpetual issues, solvable problems, and conflict resolution and communication.

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Do you struggle with?

Anger Management

Anger is a normal human emotion but becomes a mental health concern when expressed in harmful ways.

Learning to understand your anger is an important step towards managing it. Learn your triggers, warning signs, and relevant coping mechanisms and strategies.

Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are ongoing worry or thoughts that are distressing and that interfere with daily living.

Feeling anxious is part of being human, but when it becomes sustained or reaches unmanageable levels, anxiety is no longer a normal response to certain situations and may lead to an anxiety disorder.

Compulsive Behaviours

Compulsion can be serious as it can impair the way one functions in many areas. If your behaviour or actions are worrying you or your loved ones and are negatively affecting your life, you may benefit from comprehensive treatment that is developed for your specific needs.

Depression

People go through periods of feeling down, but being depressed you feel persistently sad. Persistent depression can become a disabling mental health condition.

If you are dealing with symptoms such as low energy levels, decreased interest in your usual passions, or a sense of withdrawal, you may require help for a depressive disorder.

Stress

Stress is often described as feeling tense and worried. Stress can be a brief occurrence that may be helpful in certain circumstances, despite being uncomfortable. However, stress may become harmful and affect your ability to function well, requiring targeted strategies and coping methods.

Trauma

When something very frightening or threatening happens, a psychological wound can occur. Traumatic experiences can have a significant impact. Signs and symptoms of issues connected to trauma may be physical, behavioural, emotional, or cognitive.

Obsessional Thinking

Obsessive thoughts can focus on safety, germs, order or symmetry. Obsessional thinking is often paired with repeated behaviour or ritual to reduce anxiety that accompanies the thinking. Obsessive compulsive disorder is a complex issue often best dealt with through qualified and experienced professional support.

Attachment Issues

Understand insecure attachment and learn to behave in more securely attached ways. Issues such as insecure attachment, dismissive avoidant attachment, fearful avoidant attachment, and anxious preoccupied attachment typically require comprehensive professional support.

How to make an appointment?

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. The most effective and time efficient way to make an appointment is to click here or use the booking button in the menu bar. Alternatively appointments can be made by telephone. If you want to find out more about the Kensington practice or services available please feel free to fill out the contact form and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

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Make an appointment by booking online or ringing reception on (08) 8363 3974.

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What should I bring to my appointment?

In the first appointment, you can expect me to listen carefully to what you say and don’t say. It is natural to feel nervous. You have my utmost respect for being so courageous.