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Ros Yuen Psychology

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

Hello, I’m Ros Yuen, a psychologist and family therapist serving the community around Toorak 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 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.

I primarily offer office-based consultations, supplemented by telehealth options as required. In cases of mental health emergencies, individuals will be directed to seek assistance from the SA Mental Health Triage Services by dialling 131465 without delay.

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

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.

Partnering with me means embarking on a transformative path towards a more fulfilling life. I’m dedicated to helping you cultivate essential skills and effective strategies tailored to improve your relationships. My focus areas include enhancing couple and family dynamics and ensuring holistic support along your journey.

Couples Therapy

Ups and downs are a common part of intimate relationships, giving rise to a range of challenges that may feel overwhelming to address independently.

Family Therapy

The fabric of family ties is comprised of diverse perspectives, objectives, behaviours, and interactions. These elements can give rise to intricate dynamics that pose challenges to the happiness and wellness of all involved.

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.

Coping with 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 Partnerships

Same-sex couples may deal with various factors that can benefit from a comprehensive approach from a professional who understands.

Workplace Bullying Support

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

How much do you charge for your sessions?

For individual sessions scheduled between 8AM and 4PM, the fee is $240, while sessions after 4PM are $265.

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

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

You can read more about fees any payment options here.

Are online consultations available?

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.

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 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.

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.

As mandated reporters under the Firearms Regulations 2017, psychologists are legally required to report any suspected firearm injuries or unsafe firearm situations to the appropriate authorities.

Psychologists are mandated reporters and must 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?

You will be asked to complete an intake form of several pages in the waiting room, 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 right fit for you. 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.

How does your cancellation policy work?

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 prepared to schedule 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

Recognising the importance of tailoring approaches to suit individual or couple needs, I integrate various techniques. One method I frequently use is the Gottman Method, renowned for its ability to address relationship issues effectively

This method of couples therapy and marriage counselling centres on three relationship profiles: the friendship profile, the conflict profile, and the shared meanings profile.

The interventions provided are personalised to target the specific strengths and weaknesses of a couple’s relationship within these profiles. Key areas of focus include addressing perpetual issues, resolving solvable problems, and improving conflict resolution and communication strategies.

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Do you find it difficult to cope with…?

Anger Management

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.

Managing Anxiety

Persistent, distressing thoughts that disrupt daily life characterise ongoing anxiety. While occasional anxious feelings are normal, when they become overwhelming or chronic, they exceed typical responses to situations.

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.

Managing Feelings of Depression

While everyone experiences occasional lows, depression entails persistent and overwhelming sadness. Prolonged depression can evolve into a debilitating mental health condition.

Experiencing symptoms like reduced energy, diminished interest in once-enjoyed activities, or a tendency to withdraw may indicate the need for assistance with managing a depressive disorder.

Stress

Stress is often associated with sensations of tension and apprehension, serving as a transient experience that may have adaptive qualities despite its discomfort. Nevertheless, when stress reaches harmful levels and starts to disrupt your capacity to function optimally, it demands focused strategies and coping mechanisms.

Coping with Traumatic Experiences

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.

Managing Obsessional Thinking

Obsessional thinking is frequently accompanied by repetitive behaviours or rituals aimed at easing the anxiety provoked by those thoughts. Dealing with this multifaceted issue typically requires the work of qualified and experienced professionals.

Coping with Attachment Concerns

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.

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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.