Psychologist Near Leabrook
It’s perfectly normal to seek assistance when you need it. Life brings its share of challenges and uncertainties for everyone.
As a seasoned psychologist and family therapist, I am here to offer my skills in providing help, support, and guidance.
Welcome, I’m Ros Yuen, a psychologist focusing on family therapy, conveniently located near Leabrook.
My objective is to work alongside you to cultivate practical and meaningful shifts in your life if that’s what you seek. I aim to challenge the entrenched patterns of cognition, emotion, and behaviour that sustain your distress, and to introduce new techniques to empower you in moving forward.
Helping individuals heal from stress and trauma, alleviating anxiety, overcoming depression, and nurturing fulfilling relationships are areas where my passion thrives. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s imperative to cultivate the ability to find inner peace by managing our thoughts and actions wisely, rather than trying to manipulate external circumstances beyond our control. Simply put, it’s about mastering the art of riding life’s waves without attempting to alter the ocean’s shore.
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
- 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
Psychology Support
Building momentum towards healthier, more resilient relationships with the aid of a mental health professional has the power to make a profound impact on your life’s direction.
Together, we can collaborate to enhance your relationship by equipping you with valuable skills and effective strategies, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life. I focus on couple and family relationships, aiming to support you in various aspects of your journey.
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 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.
As families evolve, it’s a journey filled with both joys and challenges. Blended families, in particular, encounter distinct hurdles that call for a thoughtful and nuanced approach to navigate successfully.
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 may deal with various factors that can benefit from a comprehensive approach from a professional who understands.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your pricing structure for sessions?
For individual sessions scheduled between 8AM and 4PM, the fee is $240, while sessions after 4PM are $265.
The fee for a couple consultation is $290 for appointments from 8AM to 4PM. The fee for appointments later than 4PM is $315.
Family sessions are charged at $120 per person.
Visit our INFORMATION PAGE for comprehensive details on fees and payment options.
Are online consultations available?
Online consultations via Zoom and Phone sessions are part of my services. I do recommend an initial face-to-face meeting, ideally once or twice, before transitioning to online sessions. Please keep in mind that certain interventions, particularly those geared towards couples, may not translate as effectively to an online setting.
Are there rebates available for our session?
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 offers rebates for individuals, not couples, through a Mental Health Plan prescribed by your GP. This plan remains valid for 12 months, during which you can access up to 10 sessions. Initially, your GP may assign 6 sessions, with the possibility of an additional 4 sessions after a review consultation.
Explore further details regarding available rebates by clicking here.
Can we expect our sessions to be kept confidential?
Your privacy is our priority, and confidentiality is upheld throughout our sessions. Psychologists are bound by professional standards and legal obligations to maintain confidentiality, with exceptions only in cases of court subpoenas or when there’s a genuine risk of harm to you or others, necessitating mandated reporting.
Under the Firearms Regulations 2017, psychologists are mandated reporters, meaning we must report any suspected firearm injuries or unsafe firearm situations to ensure the safety of individuals and the community.
Psychologists are required by law to report any reasonable suspicion of harm to a child or young person.
For further information on privacy and your legal rights, please visit this link.
What can I anticipate during the initial appointment?
Upon arrival, you’ll be requested to fill out an intake form in the waiting room. During the first session, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns while I offer gentle guidance to help discuss any issues. You’ll also have a chance to assess my interpersonal style and determine if it aligns with your preferences. Typically, the intake process spans two sessions, and in the initial session, my goal is to provide attentive listening and support.
What should we expect with your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation policy mandates a minimum of 48 business hours notice to facilitate scheduling adjustments for other clients. Cancellations made less than 48 business hours prior to the appointment or non-attendance will incur full fees. Further information on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Are you interested in booking 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 Relationship Therapy
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.
In couples therapy and marriage counselling, this approach emphasises 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.
Do you struggle with…?
While anger is a natural human emotion, it can become problematic when expressed destructively. Understanding your anger is key to its management. Identify triggers, recognise warning signs, and adopt effective coping strategies.
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.
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.
While everyone experiences occasional lows, depression entails persistent and overwhelming sadness. Prolonged depression can evolve into a debilitating 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.
Feeling tense and anxious is a typical description of stress, which can serve as a short-term response, occasionally offering utility despite its discomfort. However, when stress becomes excessive and begins to impede your ability to function effectively, it calls for targeted strategies and coping techniques.
The occurrence of highly frightening or threatening events can lead to psychological scars. Traumatic experiences wield considerable influence, often revealing themselves through physical, behavioural, emotional, or cognitive indicators linked to trauma-related concerns.
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.
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 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.
Kensington Practice
316 The Parade Kensington SA 5068
Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 8am to 7pm
Wednesday from 2pm to 7pm
Who to contact in an out of hour emergency?
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