Online Counselling
Andre’s online counselling services are available through the convenience of your computer, smart phone or tablet. He uses three different platforms to ensure that whatever device you use, there is an easy way for you to get in touch with him anytime via the Internet.
FaceTime
FaceTime is available via Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac OS X. In most cases if you own one of these devices, then FaceTime will already be installed.
If it’s not preinstalled, then you can obtain it from the iTunes App Store for your device.
Prior to the first consultation, Andre will exchange FaceTime addresses with you, which will allow the session to begin.
Skype
Skype is available for Windows PCs, Macs, iOS devices and Android devices. You can obtain the correct version of the application for your platform here.
Once you have installed Skype and setup a user account, you can search the contact directory for ‘The Travelling Shrink’ to connect with Andre.
Zoom
Zoom is available for Windows PCs, Macs, iOS devices and Android devices. You can obtain the correct version of the application for your platform here.
Prior to beginning counselling sessions via Zoom, Andre will send you emails which will contain links to initiate the session.
Mindstar
Andre is also available on Mindstar.
International Online Counselling
Andre’s online counselling services are available through the convenience of your computer, smart phone or tablet. He uses three different platforms to ensure that whatever device you use, there is an easy way for you to get in touch with him anytime via the Internet.
Face to Face Counselling
Andre will endeavour to work with you to create a face-to-face counselling program to meet your needs. As a general guide, Andre offers programs of 3 or 6 counselling sessions, with the option of ongoing or longer term counselling as necessary. Andre’s approach to resolving mental health issues covers all age ranges and a number of specialist topics, as outlined below.
Providing child, adolescent, adult and family therapy, Andre’s specialisation includes helping people with:
- Anxiety (OCD, PTSD, social phobia)
- Academic motivation and underachievement
- Addiction (drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc)
- ADHD / learning difficulties
- Anger issues / anger management
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Mental health concerns
- Palliative care
- Parenting support
- Pastoral care (emotional and spiritual support)
- Trauma
Andre has experience working with clients who have a wide range of emotional, behavioural and mental health issues. In a supporting atmosphere, Andre offers a highly personalised approach tailored to each client’s individual needs. In many cases counselling sessions can be conducted online, from the comfort of your own home.
Andre has offices in Traralgon, Warragul and Rosedale, and can schedule an online counselling session if that works better for you. Please see our ‘Make an Appointment’ page, or contact Andre directly for more information or to book an appointment.
Social Work Services
Sometimes it can be difficult knowing what help is available for you or a loved one.
We can meet with you and help you to discover your entitlements and the services which may make life a little easier. Andre’s specialisation includes:
- Assessment of need
- Intervention / referral to other services
- Treatment
Please see our ‘Make an Appointment’ page or contact me directly for more information or to book an appointment. Andre has offices in Traralgon, Warragul & Rosedale.
Seminars & School Programs
Andre has experience delivering seminars and continuing education programs across many fields, including but not limited to medical training on the strengths model of case management, guest lecturing at Monash University, and delivering seminars to professionals in other fields about mental health issues. Andre will also be lecturing at Federation University in 2017.
Holding a Certificate IV in Training and Education, Andre is a qualified trainer. His naturally outgoing personality ensures that there is never a dull moment!
Andre has a variety of seminars and continuing education programs which can be presented as part of a conference, to your workplace or school. Andre has a particular interest in assisting students prepare for their final years of secondary school and debriefing after exams.
Please contact us directly for more information or to book a seminar or conference at your school or workplace.
Free 20 minute consultation
Andre will endeavor to work with you to create a program to meet your needs. A free 20 minute consultation is available for first time clients.