Principle Creative Founder & Director

Clinical Psychologist, Gestalt Therapist, Clinical Occupational Therapist In Perth, Fremantle

Professional Biography  |  My Therapeutic Approach  |  Supervision

I am a Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, and Occupational Therapist with over 35 years experience. Previously, I have worked in different therapeutic settings ranging from Psychiatric Hospitals, Youth Counselling Services, and Relationship and Sexual Health Clinics in Australia and Germany.

I have trained in a number of therapeutic modalities which includes Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy, EMDR, Neuroscience Approaches, Existential Psychotherapy, Couple Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness, Psychodrama & Family Therapy.

I have integrated these trainings into my therapeutic approach which upon meeting we will discuss which treatment modality best meets your needs.

My professional and personal background has provided me with a vast amount of experience that has equipped me to work with clients across a wide age range presenting with a variety of difficulties such as:

• Depression
• Anxiety, Panic and Phobias
• Trauma (Sexual, Physical, Emotional and Mental)
• Grief/Loss
• Sexual Health and Sexual Difficulties
• Gender related issues
• Relationship Difficulties
• Stress/Traumatic Stress
• Workplace Bullying and Harassment
• Work Stress
• Family of Origin Issues
• Addictions
• Self-Esteem, Confidence and Self-Worth Problems
• Adjustment to Change, Migration
• Unplanned Pregnancy, Fertility Issues and Pregnancy Loss
• Burnout
• Attachment Processes
• Intergeneral Patters
• Loss of Purpose, Vision, Directions
• Men’s Concerns
• Chronic and terminal Illness
• Self-identity issues

I also have teaching experience as a lecturer, trainer and presenter in Germany and Australia with the School of Occupational Therapy in Dusseldorf, the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Perth and the School of Psychology Murdoch University Western Australia.

• Private Health Fund may apply
• Medicare rebates may apply
• Self referrals are welcomed
• Confidentiality is assured

Fremantle Counselling Perth
Telephone: (08) 9430 9533
E-mail: wahurtz@westnet.com.au