I feel that we are all, at times, drawn to going deeper into ourselves when externally things are not feeling right. It may be that our relationships with others or ourselves are stuck or troubled, or we may lack emotional wellbeing; we may have family concerns or we may just want to have the space to talk. Some people feel caught in a behavioural cycle or some just feel that having a place where they can talk confidentially - is a lifestyle decision for mental health and peace of mind. Sometimes it is a time when all else external is not helping the way we feel. Maybe it is a sense of living only half a life or seeing the world through a blackened lens; a crisis, stress or anxiety or just really wanting to talk about personal concerns with someone who is trained to be there exactly for that purpose.
Many of my clients find the freedom of being able to explore and express what's often unsaid, liberating and enlightening. Talking with a counsellor rather than someone who knows them well allows them to be authentic and not feel that they need to care so much about the other's reactions. The relationship that develops between the client and the counsellor is a mixture of a professional friendship, sometimes a teacher, some times a bit like a parent. It is, however about the client's needs and not the counsellor's. The counsellor is bounded by an ethical framework which includes confidentiality, regular supervision, ongoing training and of course the client's wellbeing.
I work with individuals and couples with issues from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, abuse, addictions, transition, grief and loss, family issues, eating disorders to just needing to talk confidentially. I began my career as a Naturopath and Remedial therapist (using remedial massage, nutrition, botanical medicines, and counselling). I have maintained practices in Murwillumbah, Glebe, Balmain and Neutral Bay and now at The White House in Cowles Rd, Mosman. I have been working in private practice with individuals for over 17 years.
Qualifications& Training
Grad. Dip. Psychotherapy & Counselling
Diploma of Naturopathy (Advanced)
Certificate IV in Workplace Training
Reiki practitioner
Hypnotherapy certificate
Sandplay therapist (for children and adults)
Memberships
Clinical Member of CAPA (Counsellors and Psychotherapist's Association of Australia;
Clinical member of: ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)
Member of PACFA (Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia)
For appointment or further enquiries:
Monique Goliger
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
The White House
Suite 2
89b Cowles Rd
Mosman NSW 2088
(02) 9953 5775
Mobile: 0414 458 097