STONE WELLBEING
About Me
I am a therapist and coach, trained in TRTP™ trauma therapy, Internal Family Systems and a clinical hypnotherapist. I have spent over 20 years in a successful corporate career, mentoring and coaching people. During that time I was surrounded by people who were very stressed. Being stressed need not be unhealthy but how it impacts us can be highly unhealthy if it involves anxiety, neglect or avoidance. Many of us, myself included, start out in life with issues already, so adding stress and unhealthy coping is very challenging.
Anxiety, panic attacks, depression, self-sabotage and mood swings are symptoms of past or present unresolved psychological events or situations. For some, these conditions come from a life without feeling love and connection. Instead of providing symptom management, as other therapies do, my practice is about resolution.
My intention is to heal and get you well. I will meet you where you are, as you are. Always supportive and there to help you move to a place of healing and resolution. I will show you complete support and acceptance no matter what you have said or done or whatever has happened to you. This does not constitute permission or endorsement of behaviour but is a focus on the emotions that these experiences involve.
I use a combination of psychotherapy and hypnotherapy techniques so you can be empowered in your wellness. Using TRTP™ is especially effective at removing the emotional charge from unresolved events or situations so that the healing can begin. TRTP™ is a very structured, yet dynamic process and is the primary modality I practise.
Based in Melbourne, Australia. I work with clients nationally and internationally. All online, one-to-one and completely confidential.
I help individuals who are willing to do work on themselves, who are open to the possibility of change, ready to be vulnerable and create a better life.
My clients are generally, adults 25-70Yr, both men and women, who are at a turning point in their life…
WHAT I PROVIDE
My Services
Anxiety Depression Stress Treatment
If you are feeling overwhelmed, suffering from debilitating anxiety, depression or even long term stress, then trying to live a fulfilling life
You may have tried other forms of therapy and not had successful or lasting outcomes. This is because of a focus on symptoms not the underlying cause.
Treatment of symptoms results in temporary relief, while treatment of the cause results in complete cessation of symptoms. You get your life back.
The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP™) is cutting edge and unlike anything you have tried. It is an elegantly simple, yet comprehensive, step-by-step process which resolves even extreme trauma and trauma related symptoms.
TRTP™ is a standalone therapeutic process that has similarities to a number of evidence-based practices but incorporates a revolutionary approach. This unique process achieves results quickly, effectively and safely, generally in 3 double sessions.
What is trauma? This is what the experts say…
Trauma by definition is an experience that causes distress that cannot be resolved. This goes far beyond what we normally think of as trauma.
“Anything that overwhelms the body’s ability to cope” Bessel van der Kolk.
“Anything that is too much or comes to fast” Peter Levine
Book a Complimentary Pre-Therapy Session to find out what TRTP™ can do for you… It Will Be Life Changing!
TRTP Therapy
You may then be interested to learn more about The Richards Trauma Process™, created by Judith Richards. This is a highly effective trauma therapy
The TRTP™ process enables you to easily change sabotaging thought patterns that underpin unwanted behaviours and is effective at addressing complex trauma therapy. There is no need to venture back into the detail of the past, keeping you feeling safe and empowered. Where needed, this process helps free clients to engage in mindfulness-based cognitive strategies more effectively once sabotaging unconscious limiting core beliefs are addressed.
TRTP™ is a unique and dynamic sequenced series of steps, which, if separated, would not be as powerful. TRTP™ incorporates dynamic reimagination, addressing the trauma where it is stored – in the subconscious and in the body. (Levine, van der Kolk, Rothschild, Ogden).
TRTP™ is in alignment with the two requirements stated by van der Kolk, Levine and other trauma experts. For trauma to be resolved;
- The person must (somehow) be moved to an empowered position related to the trauma
- The body must (somehow) know that the event/events are over/ it’s safe
TRTP™ initially resets underlying, unconscious core beliefs, which keep you stuck in patterns of thought, emotion and behaviour. By attending to these at the beginning of the process, self-sabotage is avoided in subsequent sessions. TRTP™ then takes the emotional charge from the past without revisiting/re-traumatising, thus moving you to a place of empowerment related to the trauma.
TRTP™ shifts you from fight/flight/freeze to an empowered, self-regulated state. Your sympathetic nervous system remains calm, and traumatic memories are placed firmly in the past. That is, you will move quickly from the fight, flight, freeze – ‘I’m not safe!’ To, ‘It’s over. I’m safe now…’ Calm returns on all levels and symptoms generally cease.
TRTP™ will address any symptoms as well as the underlying cause of the trauma, safely removing the emotional charge from your past and returning you to a state of empowerment and calm.
Book a Complimentary Pre-Therapy Session to find out what TRTP™ can do for you… It Will Be Life Changing!
PTSD Treatment
If you’ve recently experienced something traumatic and can’t get it off your mind, you may need help. At Stone Wellbeing,
Opening up to somebody, especially a stranger, about something personal or triggering can be difficult. Coming to terms with it can be arduous and challenging. As a professional, I am highly skilled, and trained in understanding and resolving the different types of trauma. Most importantly, I create a safe space for clients to open up. My goal is to only work toward your health and betterment.
What Is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental health condition caused when we experience something terrifying. PTSD can be triggered by experiencing or reimagining a terrifying event that you can’t seem to get out of your head. It can have an adverse effect on your life, especially when it is related to your personal life. If this event starts interfering with your day-to-day routine, it’s time to see a professional.
Each individual circumstance is different, where others may experience symptoms of PTSD a month after a traumatic event, to which others can display behaviour related to post traumatic stress disorder years after the said event. It is important not to downplay your symptoms as they can play a substantial role on your social, professional and personal life and relationships.
The symptoms for PTSD are generally grouped into four different genres. This includes intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood and thinking and changes in physical and emotional reactions. However, symptoms can vary person to person. Here are some of the most common symptoms:
- Flashbacks
- Severe anxiety
- Nightmares
- Intrusive thoughts
- Negative changes (thoughts, mood)
- Avoidance
- Changes in physical reaction (sleep, irritability, lack of focus)
- Changes in emotional reaction (guilt, shame, frightened, paranoia)
* These symptoms vary from person to person and are not the only symptoms.
Most people who have endured trauma have a tendency to struggle adjusting to reality where the traumatic event occurred. However, for most, this struggle is temporary, to which time and self-care will heal those struggling.
If symptoms associated with your mental health condition worsen where its lasted for years and it interrupts your daily activities, you may have PTSD. If you or a loved one are experiencing these symptoms or behaviours, you must receive effective care for this condition, before it can worsen and threaten your life more.
If you feel that you or someone you may know needs help and attention, post traumatic stress disorder treatment is available at Stone Wellbeing. Give me a call or book a time for an introductory call, to find out how.
Book a Complimentary Pre-Therapy Session to find out what TRTP™ can do for you… It Will Be Life Changing!
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Clinical Hypnotherapy is an effective technique to achieve a relaxed and focused state of consciousness which is similar to that experienced during meditation.
Each of us can have up to 60,000 thoughts per day. Of those, 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive thoughts. And the truth is that most of those thoughts are not accurate. “The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation, but the thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking!” Echart Tolle Hypnotherapy has the ability to empower people to change their lives for the better; it is a proven and extremely effective solution for many problems. It can change unconscious negative beliefs, help you gain confidence and get rid of phobias.
I follow the principles of Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapy
The cognitive-behavioural approach to hypnotherapy is the main evidence-based approach to hypnotherapy, and draws heavily upon psychological research on hypnosis and suggestion. It is a seamless integration of social, cognitive and behavioural psychology and psychotherapy with a modern approach to hypnosis.
It is mainly characterised by the rejection of the notion of “hypnotic trance” and an emphasis on ordinary psychological factors such as suggestion, expectation, and imagination, instead. It has a focus on symptom reduction as well as understanding and addressing, in a collaborative way, the underlying inter-related patterns of thinking, feeling and behaviour that maintain the symptoms – through which the client acquires self-awareness and learns new skills.
Book a Complimentary Pre-Therapy Session to find out what TRTP™ can do for you… It Will Be Life Changing!
I Really Want to Help You So Pop Your Questions
Want to have a chat about what is going on for you and how I might be able to support you make some changes?
What clients say…
“I feel like I grew so much, inside my body there was a shift. I feel so energised now! I didn’t know what I was going to experience (with TRTP) but each time a breakthrough. I started somewhere like being stuck in the traffic of my own baggage and now I’m out. It’s so fantastic!”
Kate (VIC)
“I am so interested to see how my brain is working differently (now that I’ve done TRTP) and looking forward to more changes in the right direction, it’s really exciting…”
Elizabeth (VIC)
“Andrew is an expert in TRTP. I felt completely safe in his hands. His voice is very soothing making it easy to relax. I highly recommend Andrew. Thank you Andrew for a truly enlightening experience.”
Noeleen (VIC)
“Dear Andrew. Thanks for your insightful wisdom, kindness and professionalism. You are a true advocate for TRTP. Going through the process with you placed me gently in a safe place with an extraordinary outcome. I thank you 😊”
Raquel (QLD)
“Andrew has a wonderful soothing manner that instantly calms people. He is a wonderful therapist and I have really appreciated his gentleness and thoughtfulness. I felt safe and supported when working with him, thank you Andrew.”
Sally (VIC)
“Andrew is kind, compassionate and understanding ♡ and his voice is incredibly relaxing!”
Kodie (NSW)
“Wow this process literally changed my life! I realise I had all that stuff inside that really needed to come out. Andrew is so good at it, he is really amazing. Thank you so much!”
Angela (NSW)
“Andrew is a natural at TRTP, he just gets “it”. I felt completely safe and in good hands throughout the process.”
Helen (VIC)
“I had a transformative experience being coached by Andrew. By asking incisive questions and guiding me through an intensive program, Andrew provided me with the motivation and tools I needed to overcome my challenges and make progress toward my life goals.”
Rich (NV, USA)
STONE WELLBEING
Appointments & Fees
Appointments
Appointment Times
The following are some points you may want to know in relation to the services provided. Note that all sessions are Telehealth provided via Zoom.
Short Term Therapy:
The Richards Trauma Process ( TRTP™) is conducted over 3 to 4 double sessions held weekly. There is also a 90-minute initial session and a 60-minute follow session a month later.
Hypnotherapy may be short or long-term depending on your needs and to what extent you would like to transform your life and be supported along the way.
Longer Term Therapy / Coaching:
On occasion, some clients required longer term support. In the main, you would be allocated a regular 60-minute time that is mutually suitable.
This time will be allocated at a frequency that meets your current needs.
Cancellations
Cancellations
At least 24 hours should be given, or a cancellation fee will be charged.
Non-attendance or cancellation on the day will incur a cancellation fee.
Additional Services Available
On occasion, support between sessions is available by sms or email if you are unable to manage a given situation independently. This service is based on a strong therapeutic relationship that values mutual respect. These methods, however, are NOT to be used in times of crisis.
At a time of crisis, you can contact a family member or another support person, or contact Lifeline (13 11 14) or Beyond Blue (1300 224 636). 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Fees
Session Fees, Accounts and Payments
All accounts must be settled on the day of the session and payment can be made by bank deposit, credit card or via PayPal.
Currently, sessions fees for individuals standard 60-minute consultations are $210 per session; extended 90-minute consultations are $315 per session; and double 120-minute consultations are $420 per session.
From January 2025, sessions fees will be $230 per 60-minutes prorated.
Payments made by credit card will be through PayPal with service fees at $1.00 + 1.94%
Rebates
You maybe able to claim a rebate from your private health insurance if you have ‘hypnotherapy’ as an option, contact your private health insurer for details.
Also, I do not provide Medicare rebates from GP mental health care plans.
Contact Andrew
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