Overview

Ruth offers individual counselling and supervision Online and in Broome, Western Australia. Ruth's counselling approach reflects her belief that each person's response to a situation is unique, intricately woven into their own personal experience and life circumstances. Her personality and praxis is characterised by respect, non-judgment, and empathy, fostering a therapeutic relationship with clients. In Ruth's sessions, she aims to: Take Hands: Providing unwavering support and guidance throughout your journey. Open Minds: Exploring thoughts, feelings, and perspectives to foster self-awareness. Touch Hearts: Prioritizing compassion and understanding for your emotional well-being. Shape Futures: Collaboratively working toward positive change in your life and relationships. Ruth's diverse background in education, spirituality, leadership, and mentoring fuels her passion for helping individuals, adults, young adults, and families facing feelings of helplessness, isolation, and distress. Whether it's life struggles or relationship challenges, she creates a safe environment for growth and exploration. As a long-term migrant in Australia, Ruth deeply values cultural diversity and inclusivity. Her journey has woven through the complexities of social and cultural issues in our ever-evolving landscape. She tailors interventions using a combination of approaches: Person-Centred Approach: Your unique needs and aspirations guide our sessions. Evidence-Based Approach: Drawing upon scientifically validated methods for effective outcomes. Solution-Focused Approach: Focusing on practical steps toward positive change. Throughout Ruth's career, she has supported young adults and adults in schools, churches, and correctional facilities. Additionally, she has worked with women facing family and domestic violence. In this journey of growth and healing, Ruth invites you to navigate the intricate world of your heart and mind with a safe person, helping you shape a future that resonates with authenticity, resilience, and hope.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Education (Leadership and Management)
  • Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
  • Bachelor of Science (Physics)
  • Diploma of Counselling

Accreditations

  • Counselling Supervisor
  • CPE Clinical Pastoral Education
  • TRBWA

Certifications

  • CEWA Women in Leadership
  • CPE Vlinical Pastoral Education
  • ACA College of Supervisors

Fees/Services

  • 1. Standard - Individual CounsellingA$140.00
  • 2. Individual Counselling - After Hours (before 9am/ after 5pm & weekends/ public holidays)A$160.00
  • 3. Individual Counselling - Concession (including full time TAFE & Tertiary Students)A$90.00
  • 4. Individual Counselling- Concession- After Hours (after 5pm, weekends and public holidays)A$100.00
  • 5. Standard Couples/ Family CounselingA$170.00
  • 6. Couples Counselling -After Hours (after 5pm & Weekends/ Public Holidays)A$190.00
  • 7. Couples/ Family Counselling (90 mins session)A$255.00
  • 8. Couples/ Family Counselling- Concession (including both being full time students)A$110.00
  • Medicare Psychologist Consult (Individual) - New & Existing ClientsA$174.00
  • Private Psychologist Consult (Couples)A$194.00
  • Private Psychologist Consult (Families)A$194.00
  • Professional Group Supervision ( must be at least 3 in a group) Professional Supervision for Mental Health Practitioners (Only available with Elanie De Klerk, Pamela Scott-Gale, Nick Gwynn)A$40.00
  • Professional Supervision for Mental Health Practitioners (Only available with Ruth Mary, Elanie De Klerk, Pamela Scott-Gale, Nick Gwynn)A$110.00
  • Professional Supervision for Mental Health Practitioners- After Hours (Only available with Elanie De Klerk, Pamela Scott-Gale, Nick Gwynn)A$130.00
  • Youthcare Supervision (only for employees of Youthcare)A$85.00

Working Hours

This Week

Wednesday:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday:3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday:9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Abuse
  • Academic Performance
  • Addictions
  • Adolescents
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Emotional abuse
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • School Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Supervision
  • Teenagers
  • Women's Issues

Modalities

  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Families
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Infants
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Couples
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ