Betty Papadogonas Counsellor

Betty Papadogonas 1A Rear/266, Bolton Street, Eltham, Victoria, 3095

Info

Phone0403 255 867(Mobile)Websitewww.bettypapadogonas.com.auinfo@bettypapadogonas.com.au
Betty Papadogonas 1A Rear/266, Bolton Street, Eltham, Victoria, 3095
Map for 1A Rear/266, Bolton Street, Eltham, Victoria, 3095

Overview

Betty Papadogonas is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker MAASW, AMHSW and a Relationships Counsellor with over 15 years of Social Work experience assisting her clients to live an enriched life. Betty is also a member of the AASW. Betty tailors each of her counselling sessions to the therapeutic needs of her clients. Betty incorporates different treatment modalities into her practice including Solution-Focussed Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Focussed Psychological Strategies, including, Skills Training and relaxation strategies. Betty provides counselling for teenagers and adults. Counselling sessions are both face-to-face and via Telehealth. Please note: A GP referral letter and a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan is required, as well as, a valid Medicare card, for patients to access the Medicare rebate. Self-referrals are also welcome. Private health rebates are available for private patients with private health insurance covering AMHSW counselling services, depending on whether you have an eligible policy and level of cover. HICAPS is available at the Clinic. Betty provides counselling for the following presentations: Depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss counselling, general counselling, anger management, individual relationship counselling, couples counselling, and other client presentations. For more information please see Betty's website at www.bettypapadogonas.com.au

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • B.A.(Hons.) La Trobe University;BSW La Trobe University; Grad.Dip.Psych. The University of Melbourne
  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker MAASW AMHSW

Accreditations

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker MAASW AMHSW. Registered Medicare Provider.
  • Full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers, (AASW).

Certifications

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker MAASW AMHSW.

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Depression
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationships
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Mental health
  • Personal Development
  • Relapse prevention
  • Relaxation training
  • Stress
  • Couples Therapy
  • Life Coaching
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Teenagers

Modalities

  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Teenagers
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Languages Spoken

  • Greek
  • English