Gia Lewis
Counsellor
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Psychology
- Bachelor of Youth Work
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA) registered
Experience:
Gia has over 14 years’ experience as a generalist counsellor. She is a passionate, driven and adaptable counsellor who works ethically and is committed to building strong therapeutic relationships, with a client centred approach.
Gia is dedicated to the achievement of positive change for clients and the wider community, through accurate assessment, effective evidence-based treatment and collaborate engagement.
Gia has worked in a number of settings including Schools, Private Practice and within the Welfare Sector.
A key strength of Gia is her patience and empathy for her clients, as she acknowledges that change can often be slow, and that therapy is an experience not an explanation.
Gia specialises in addiction counselling and working with young people (children and adolescent age groups).
Provides Services to:
Children, Adolescents, Couples and Adults of all ages.
Areas of Expertise:
- Families
- Relationships (i.e Mother & Daughter)
- Anger
- PTSD
- Trauma
- Personality Disorders
- Bi-Polar Disorder
- ADHD
- Autism/Aspergers
- Grief & Loss
- Self- Esteem Concerns
- Domestic Violence Victims/Perpetrators
- Workplace Stress
- LGBTQI Friendly
- Panic Attacks
- Child Learning/ Behaviour
- Custody Cases
- Addictions
- VOCAT (Victims of Crimes)
- EAP
- Self Harm
- Suicide Idealisation/Attempts
- Separation/Divorce
- Sleep Issues
- Social Avoidance
- Bullying
Treatment Modalities:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Short Term Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness/Meditation, Emotion Focused Therapy, Client Centred Therapy, Risk Assessment & Safety Planning, Report Writing, Play Therapy, Crisis Intervention.