Your Local Kensington Gardens Psychologist

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Seeking help is nothing to be ashamed about. Everybody goes through challenges and seeking help is not something to be ashamed of.

Drawing from my extensive background in psychology and family relationship therapy, I am well-equipped to offer assistance, support, and guidance.

Ros Yuen Psychology

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

Welcome, I’m Ros Yuen, a psychologist focusing on family therapy, conveniently located near Kensington Gardens.

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 am deeply committed to guiding individuals through the journey of healing from stress and trauma, empowering them to lessen anxiety, triumph over depression, and forge enriching connections. In this contemporary landscape, it’s vital to develop the skills necessary to find contentment within ourselves, steering away from futile attempts to control the uncontrollable.

My services are mainly office-based and in-person complemented by telehealth if required. Any mental health emergency will be referred to the SA Mental Health Triage Services on 131465.

Qualifications

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My Psychology Services

Cultivating healthier, more resilient relationships with the guidance of a mental health worker could be transformative for your life.

Let’s embark on a journey to strengthen your relationship and enrich your life. Through tailored skills and strategies, I aim to empower you to navigate challenges effectively. My focus lies in fostering healthy couple and family dynamics, addressing your well-being.

Couples Therapy

It’s natural for intimate relationships to experience fluctuations, potentially leading to challenging issues that can be overwhelming to tackle alone.

Family Relationship Therapy

Family connections are intricate, multifaceted, and rich with layers. When diverse perspectives, goals, behaviours, and interactions intersect, they can cause complex dynamics that might impede overall happiness and wellness.

Parenting Blended Families

Family transformations bring a mix of benefits and challenges. Blended families encounter specific obstacles demanding delicate and detailed support to overcome.

Narcissistic Relationships

At first, being involved with a narcissist may feel thrilling and full of excitement. However, once their lack of genuine concern becomes apparent, these relationships can quickly sour, taking a turn for the worse.

Same-Sex Relationship Counseling

Various factors unique to same-sex couples need a comprehensive approach from a skilled professional who understands their specific needs.

Addressing Workplace Bullying

Coping with workplace challenges like intimidation or harassment can feel overwhelming. Engaging with professional support services may offer valuable assistance in navigating and resolving these situations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your pricing structure for sessions?

Session fees vary depending on the time and type of session. Individual sessions are $240 from 8AM to 4PM and $265 after 4PM.

Couple consultations are $290 within regular hours and $315 for later appointments.

The fee for a family session is $120 per person.

More information on fees and payment options is available ON THIS PAGE.

Is remote consultation an option?

Online consultations in the form of Zoom and Phone sessions are also available. I prefer to have met you once or twice for intake before commencing online consultations. Please be aware that some experiential interventions especially for couples are difficult to do.

Do you provide rebates for sessions?

If your Private Health Insurance incorporates Psychology under Extras, there’s a possibility to claim rebates through your Health Fund. Given the varying policies and extents of coverage, it’s wise to consult your Health Fund directly to ascertain the applicable details.

Medicare provides rebates for individuals, not couples, through a Mental Health Plan prescribed by your GP. The plan is valid for 12 months, granting you access to a total of 10 sessions. Initially, your GP may allocate 6 sessions, with an additional 4 sessions available following a review consultation.

Explore further details regarding available rebates by clicking here.

Are our sessions guaranteed to be confidential?

Confidentiality is paramount in all our sessions. Psychologists are ethically and legally obligated to maintain confidentiality, except in specific situations such as a court subpoena or if there is a significant risk of harm to you or others, where mandated reporting is required.

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 required by law to report any reasonable suspicion of harm to a child or young person.

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

What should I prepare for during our first appointment together?

Your first step will be completing an intake form in the waiting area. In the initial session, you’ll have the floor to discuss your concerns, with my guidance to help clarify any implicit matters. This session also serves as an opportunity for you to get a sense of my interpersonal approach and decide if it suits your needs. Generally, the intake process extends over two sessions, and during the first, I aim to be a compassionate listener, fully attuned to your needs.

What are the terms of your cancellation policy?

We kindly ask for a minimum of 48 business hours notice for cancellations to accommodate those on our waiting list. In the event of cancellation less than 48 business hours before the appointment or non-attendance, full fees will be charged. For further details, please refer to our cancellation policy.

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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 and resources online here and book an initial consultation with me online to get started.

Gottman Therapy

Employing diverse strategies to address particular challenges ensures personalised support for individuals or couples. Among the methods I employ is the Gottman Method, known for its effectiveness in fostering healthier relationships.

When conducting couples therapy and marriage counselling, this approach prioritises three relationship profiles: the friendship profile, the conflict profile, and the shared meanings profile.

Tailored interventions are designed to address the individual strengths and weaknesses of a couple’s relationship, as identified within these profiles. Emphasis is placed on addressing perpetual issues, tackling solvable problems, and enhancing conflict resolution and communication abilities.

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Do you find it difficult to cope with…?

Anger Control Techniques

Anger is a normal human emotion but becomes a problem 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.

Managing Anxiety

Enduring distressing thoughts or excessive worry that hinders daily activities is indicative of ongoing anxiety. Although feeling anxious from time to time is common, when it persists or becomes unmanageable, it deviates from typical reactions to circumstances.

Coping with Compulsive Habits

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

It’s normal to have periods of feeling low, but depression involves persistent and profound sadness. When left unaddressed, ongoing depression can escalate into a debilitating mental health challenge.

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 Management

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.

Coping with Obsessive Thoughts

Obsessive thinking frequently accompanies repetitive behaviours or rituals aimed at alleviating the anxiety linked to those thoughts. Addressing this intricate issue is often most effective with the guidance of qualified and experienced professionals.

Coping with Attachment Concerns

Gain insight into insecure attachment patterns and cultivate behaviours that align with secure attachment styles.

Addressing issues like insecure attachment, dismissive-avoidant attachment, fearful-avoidant attachment and anxious-preoccupied attachment often necessitates comprehensive professional guidance.

Develop an understanding of insecure attachment dynamics and adopt behaviours conducive to secure attachment patterns.

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 practice or services available please feel free to fill out the contact form and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Call or book online

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

Receive a SMS Reminder

Once you have made an appointment, we will send you a message as a reminder.

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.