Andrea Groom Psychologist

Connections WA Number 11, Unit 3 Blackburn Drive, Entrance on Helmshore Way, Port Kennedy, Western Australia, 6137

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Connections WA Number 11, Unit 3 Blackburn Drive, Entrance on Helmshore Way, Port Kennedy, Western Australia, 6137
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Overview

Andrea Groom is an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and psychologist. She has more than 25 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. Andrea is grounded in Rogerian psychotherapy, which lays out a strong foundation to draw upon interventions, which are evidenced-based, practical and designed to engage her clients. Modalities used are cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, trauma-informed practices, EMDR, gestalt therapy, psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution focussed therapy, family systems therapy, mindfulness, positive psychology and self-compassion. Andrea has been a previous assessor for the Western Australian Counsellors Supervisors Course, she hosts the Rockingham and Kwinana Mental Health Primary Network and is a Principal Psychologist of her own multidisciplinary private practice. Andrea is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPPS). Andrea previously held a role as President of Rainbows for the Children of Australia (grief and loss program for children). She also was a co-founder of the RKMP school-based peer support group. Andrea specialises in personal therapy for counsellors and other mental health practitioners, including clinical supervision for other mental health therapists. Andrea has a special interest in Autism, ADHD, and complex trauma in children and adolescents. She also supports late-diagnosed Autistic and ADHD Adults to flourish.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • BA Psychology, Adv dip. Counselling and Psychotherapy, Adv dip. Clinical Sup.
  • Member of Australian Psychological Society, (MAPPS). Registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Member of the Supervisors College (ACA).

Accreditations

Certifications

  • Certificate in Interpersonal neurobiology
  • EMDR

Working Hours

This Week

Tuesday:8:15 am - 4:15 pm
Wednesday:8:15 am - 4:15 pm
Thursday:8:15 am - 4:15 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Burnout
  • Child Psychology
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Mental health
  • Psychotherapy
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicide
  • Supervision
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gestalt
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Rogerian Psychotherapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Body Psychotherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Women
  • Men
  • Teenagers
  • People with disabilities

Services

  • Online consultations
  • Emergency after hours contact
  • Group Sessions