Dr Ruth Ingrid Sturmey Psychologist
Dr Ruth Ingrid Sturmey Lot 15, 5 Lyons Rd, Sawtell, New South Wales, 2452
Info
Dr Ruth Ingrid Sturmey Lot 15, 5 Lyons Rd, Sawtell, New South Wales, 2452
Overview
Originally a counsellor and hospital chaplain. Undertook Psychology qualifications in mid-life. Now retired from practising as a Psychologist but do some counselling (individual and relationship). Extensive training in Gestalt and other experiential therapies, Emotionally Focussed Therapy, CBT and Couple Therapy. Have been in private practice for >30 years. Worked with Relationships Australia (Victoria) for 15 years in couple and family counselling and family violence. Taught counselling in 2 university programs and provided professional training in Relationship Counselling.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
- MA, BD, PhD, Grad Dip Psych, Grad Dip Ed
Specialisation and Services
Area of Focus
- Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety and phobias
- Couples Therapy
- Depression
- Emotional abuse
- Family Therapy
- Grief and Loss
- Personal Development
- Relationships
- Assertiveness Training
- Behaviour Problems
- Bullying
- Burnout
- Conflict Resolution
- Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Religious Issues
- Shyness & social skills deficits
- Somatoform disorders
- Suicide
- Women's Issues
- Addictions
- Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Crisis management
- Gambling addiction
- General Counselling
- General Psychology
Modalities
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential
- Gestalt
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Integrative
- Psychoeducation
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Humanistic
- Psychotherapy
Patient Focus
- Adults
- Older adults
- Families
- Teenagers
Languages Spoken
- English
Services
- Online consultations
- Wheelchair access