Ms Liz Whyte Counsellor

Life Foundations Suite 10, 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach, New South Wales, 2107

Info

Phone0499 816 595(Mobile)Websitewww.lifefoundations.com.auliz@lifefoundations.com.au
Life Foundations Suite 10, 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach, New South Wales, 2107
Map for Suite 10, 51 Old Barrenjoey Road, Avalon Beach, New South Wales, 2107

Overview

As a therapist I work with integrity, respect, non-judgement and in an integrative manner. My aim with clients is to enable agency in their individual lives, supporting them to find their way through life’s challenges with self-awareness, trust in themselves and preparedness to make change. I have worked with clients on suicide intervention, self-harm, domestic and family violence, anxiety, depression, suicide bereavement, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting concerns, maladaptive behaviours, significant life changes and historical and current trauma. In my practice I am empathic, kind, respectfully challenging, strengths based, realistic and safe. In addition, I have a background as an Educational Facilitator as I believe that education about Mental Health, Suicide, Domestic and Family Violence and Communication Skills enables people to develop the life skills and understanding which can support them in having meaningful conversations with family, friends, colleagues, and clients. This foundational work can help to reduce stigma, mitigate crisis, provide support, and save lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Social Science, Counselling
  • PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor

Accreditations

  • LivingWorks ASIST Facilitator since 2008
  • Lifeline DV-alert Facilitator since 2016
  • TAE Cert 4
  • Mental Health First Aid Facilitator since 2018

Certifications

  • Livingworks ASIST; DV alert Foundations, Multicultural and Settlement; Livingworks safeTALK; Mental Health First Aid;

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Cancer management
  • Crisis management
  • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
  • Depression
  • Emotional abuse
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Mental health
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personal Development
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual identity
  • Suicide
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues
  • Workshops

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Ericksonian
  • Existential
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Psychotherapy
  • Rogerian Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations