Resolve past traumas to thrive and flourish. Our therapists use the latest evidence and are EMDR and Trauma Informed CBT trained.
Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition where you may feel overly concerned with one or more aspects of your appearance, often seeing flaws that others don’t notice or that appear minor.
Empowering Individuals living with a disability to live a richer and more fulfilled life.
Our clinic is a place where you are welcome to express your authentic self in a space that embraces and understands uniqueness.
If you are newly diagnosed or living with a neurological illness, or care for someone who is, you may experience a range of emotions.
Trauma
Anxiety
Anxiety is an essential part of everyday life, and we employ it’s use for many daily activities, including recognising unsafe situations, getting to school or work on time and achieving our best. Anxiety becomes a problem when it begins to interfere with our daily lives. This is where therapy can be helpful.
Symptoms of anxiety can be:
Depression
It can be triggered by life events, difficult situations, stress or hereditary factors (run in families). Depression can present in many ways and people’s experiences of depression can vary. Depression can be mild, situational and a short lived experience, through to a serious and debilitating illness that affects all aspects of a person’s quality of life.
Recognising the symptoms and getting help is the first step towards recovery. Symptoms of depression can vary and often people may experience one or a combination of symptoms. Some common symptom can be:
Adjustment difficulties
Life events can, at times be significant, traumatic, or overwhelming. Change can impact every part of a person’s life, as well as those of family and friends. Coming to terms with a significant change can be difficult.
We’re here to help with:
Neurodiversity
Our approach at Hunter Clinical Services offers a more inclusive and understanding perspective on mental well-being.
We celebrate the diversity of minds, rejecting a one-size-fits-all approach and embracing differences as the essence of individuality.
Our therapists provide personalised psychological support tailored to your individual goals, utilising strengths and interests while respecting and navigating each person’s limitations.
We recognise the importance of emotional regulation as the foundation for living well and thriving, and our therapists navigate the complexities of each person’s situation.
Neurodivergence embraces the idea that differences in the human brain are natural and, in many cases, can lead to meaningful and positive insights and abilities.
Neurodiversity can present challenges, but it can also offer advantages in certain situations. In fact, unique perspectives and ways of thinking that come with neurodiversity can lead to fascinating discoveries and outcomes. Some examples of positive impacts of neurodiversity are:
Difficulties that our therapists can help with:
Individuals who identify as neurodivergent may experience conditions that can include:
LGBTQIA+
Hunter Clinical Services is committed to the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people and strongly believe every individual has the same human rights regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersexuality.
We recognise that sex, gender and sexuality are not black and white issues and often can be complex. All individuals are unique, and personal circumstances change over time, so we provide individual support based on individual needs.
It can be very helpful to talk to a therapist about what’s going on in your life. When you book an appointment with us, you will experience a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Our staff offer personalised counselling or therapy, information and referrals for LGBTIQA+ people of all ages, their families and friends.
Contact us if you would like help with:
Be your authentic self.
Long and short term psychotherapy
In psychotherapy, you gain insights into your specific challenges and how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours impact your mood. This process allows you to develop a deeper understanding of what’s bothering you.
As you progress in psychotherapy, you’ll acquire the tools and skills needed to take charge of your life. These skills empower you to respond more effectively to difficult situations and manage them with healthier coping strategies.
Psychotherapy offers you a valuable opportunity to address emotional and mental struggles, contributing to an overall sense of well-being and personal growth.
Together, we establish a confidential and supportive relationship where you can freely discuss your thoughts, feelings, actions, and experiences without the fear of judgement.
Our goal is to enhance your comprehension of your issues, equip you with effective coping mechanisms, and inspire positive transformations in your life.
We offer both long and short term psychotherapy.
Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Our team of experienced dietitians and mental health therapists is here to support you in understanding and managing body dysmorphia. This condition can deeply affect your self- image and daily life. Here’s an overview to help you recognise warning signs, risks, and therapy options that can guide your journey to improved well-being.
Body dysmorphia is a mental health condition where you may feel overly concerned with one or more aspects of your appearance, often seeing flaws that others don’t notice or that appear minor. This intense focus on perceived imperfections can lead to distress and anxiety and have a significant impact on your ability to engage in social, work, or educational activities. You might frequently check mirrors, groom, or seek reassurance, but the relief is often short-lived. Our evidence-based therapeutic approaches are here to help you manage and overcome these challenges.
Warning Signs:
Risks
Complications
Without the proper support, body dysmorphia can lead to:
Therapy Options at Hunter Clinical Services:
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Body Dysmorphia
Our team offers cognitive-behavioural therapy for Body Dysmorphia, a highly effective treatment for body dysmorphia:
Taking the Next Step
If you recognise these signs in yourself or someone you care about, contact us at Hunter Clinical Services. Our compassionate team of dietitians and mental health therapists is here to help you understand and manage body dysmorphia. You don’t have to face this alone—let us help you find a path to greater self-acceptance and well-being.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about how we can help youon your path to recovery.
Neurological Illness
Our counselling services are available to individuals, families, couples, and caregivers.
Neurological illness affects each person differently. Our counselling is tailored to your unique needs as a carer or an individual living with neurological illness. We provide counselling and practical support for individuals, couples and families.
Counselling can help with:
Counselling can help with gaining a deeper understanding of what you are experiencing or how someone else is feeling.
Menopause
Menopause is a major transition for the body and the mind, similar to puberty. Although puberty is reasonably well discussed and understood, menopause and its associated symptoms are seldom spoken about openly.
Education, counselling and supportive strategies can help ease the emotional and physical symptoms that can accompany this time of change. It is important to understand that signs and symptoms of menopause can present in a variety of ways. Some symptoms can include:
NDIS
We are a Registered NDIS Provider of Therapeutic Support
Our Allied Health therapists offer support for NDIS participants facing challenges in achieving their goals due to mental health, behavioural, or emotional difficulties. There is strong evidece supporting the benefits of psychological support for a range of participants, including those with physical, psycho-social, neurological, sensory, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
With funding for therapeutic supports in your NDIS plan, our therapists can provide:
We offer face-to-face NDIS psycho-social and capacity-building services in Merewether, Newcastle and online across Australia, providing benefits such as improved connections, increased community engagement, and enhanced quality of life for participants.
How You Benefit
Our Allied Health health therapists assist you in reaching your goals by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualised, evidence-based plans based on your goals. These interventions may include:
We offer counselling, therapy and practical support for families and carers.
Grief
Grief is a natural response to loss
The loss of a loved one, or of something of value can cause emotional distress and physical discomfort and every person’s grieving experience will be unique. Grieving can be unpredictable and is a process that takes time. Although the loss will always be felt, eventually people return to some sense of normality.
The way children and adolescents cope with loss usually differs from the way adults do.
Grieving becomes problematic when there are feelings of helplessness, confusion about your situation or the world around or when it interferes with your daily life.
Symptoms can include disbelief, sorrow, stress reactions, withdrawal, anxiety, anger, numbness, and suicidal thoughts. The key to finding your way through is to ask for help.
We offer support and guidance through all grieving experiences:
Don’t let grief overcome you, talk to us about your specific needs.
Intellectual Disability
Our therapy and capacity-building approach with individuals living with intellectual disabilities focuses on fostering empowerment and skill development in a supportive environment.
HCS acknowledges the Traditional Custodians, Stewards and languages groups of Australia and recognise their connection throughout time to lands and water. We admire the collective knowledge, wisdom, strength and resilience of First Nations communities and peoples.
We acknowledge and pay respect to Elders, past, present and those of the future, for they will hold the memories, traditions and hopes of First Nations peoples and culture. We pay respect to our First Nations customers, colleagues, stakeholders, and partners in Reconciliation.
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