Baxter

Biography

After 14 years as a psychologist, clinical supervisor and operations manager in a range of clinical and human services, I bring a diverse set of skills and knowledge to private practice. I'm excited to be offering a range of services to individuals and organisations around Wollongong and beyond. For individuals seeking counselling and psychological therapy, I offer you a welcoming space hidden away in the heart of Wollongong mall. Central and confidential. I combine the evidence-based approaches of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) and Motivation Interviewing (MI) to help you take positive action that is driven by your own values. I'm interested in your values and strengths as much as the struggles and difficulties that are driving you to make a change or to seek help. More people are switching onto mindfulness as a way to cope with the hectic speed of modern life, to stay present in their relationships and to be less reactive in times of stress. I facilitate the 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course in Wollongong throughout the year, as well as a yearly overseas mindfulness retreat. I offer coaching to people who want the clarity, focus and energy to make changes in health, career and relationships. More than just setting and achieving goals, coaching is about taking perspective on your life, taking values-guided action, practicing appreciation and finding fulfilment. For organisations, I provide coaching for staff and for managers, tailored mindfulness programs and training in Motivational Interviewing. The human service environment is going through a period of intense change and I'm interested in how I can help your staff stay connected and effective. And, I offer a unique style of individual and group clinical supervision to psychologists. It's a privilege and a passion to witness the journey of fellow psychologists and looking forward to working with you.

Research Interest

Research Interest Psychology,Psychotherapy,Counseling Psychology,mindfulness,Mental Health,Mental Health Counseling,Stress Management