Meet Us
Gretta Bottomley
Clinical Psychologist
Accepting clients for EMDR Intensives
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Gretta is currently only accepting clients who would like to do an EMDR intensive. In total the program is the equivalent of 10 x 50 minute sessions condensed into 1-2 weeks. With this model you can expect to achieve more than you would in conventional therapy, so it is more time and cost effective. We get really specific about what it is we are working on and your goals and stay targeted on moving though the 8 phases of EMDR processing, doing deep lasting work to give you relief from trauma related symptoms.
Gretta is a warm and compassionate therapist who priorities her therapeutic relationship with clients. She believes that a collaborative, client-focused approach creates a strong foundation to work through difficult experiences, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Gretta has experience working with adults struggling with a range of concerns including relationship distress, parenting difficulties, difficulty coping with traumatic or stressful events and changes, mood problems, and personality disorders.
Gretta draws on a relational, attachment-focused approach to her work with clients, which views the client in the context of their early life experiences and family of origin. She works predominantly using Schema Therapy and EMDR and Circle of Security Parenting, working integratively to meet her clients needs.
Brigid Blanckenberg
Clinical Psychologist
Telehealth only, accepting new clients
Brigid works collaboratively to help build connection with values and understanding of life challenges. She draws on a range of evidence based modalities to support her clients' growth, including Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She tends to adopt a relational, attachment focused approach that considers the impacts of childhood experiences on current thoughts, feelings and behaviours, especially within relationships.
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As a former yoga teacher and longterm meditator, she is very interested in mindfulness and somatic based therapeutic approaches that explore the body-mind connection while strengthening self-compassion and acceptance.
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She has experience working in a range of settings with adults and adolescents experiencing challenges with anxiety, mood, stress, personality, relationships, self esteem, life transitions, grief, identity and body image; and I'm passionate about working with members of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Valentina Bongiorno
Registered Psychologist
Accepting new clients
Valentina is passionate about well-being and works with adults, parents and to create a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore their lives with care and understanding. She brings a warm, joyful approach to her practice, utilising various therapeutic techniques including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and CBT.
Valentina is also experienced in working with children aged 5 to 12 and their parents, drawing on her knowledge as a Circle of Security Parenting Program facilitator. She empowers parents with practical tools to nurture secure relationships with their children, assisting those with behavioural challenges, Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Valentina is bilingual and is able to provide services in Spanish and English.
