ABOUT
Anu Bhagwat
I am a person-centered, humanistic, integrative EMDR, trauma-informed psychologist in Melbourne, Australia. I have practiced in the field of mental health since 2011, in Australia, India and Cambodia. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and I hold a Master of Science in Applied Psychology. In my practice I use Art Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma Informed Healing quite extensively. I work with individuals, couples and families and am truly interested in what my clients have to say.
I am warm, approachable, non-judgmental and compassionate towards my clients. I believe in person-centered psychology, which means that sessions are tailored and customized to the needs and personalities of my clients. I walk alongside my clients at the pace they set for me. I use a lot of creative techniques and strategies that are integrated from a number of therapy approaches. This keeps psychological work non-threatening for clients, whilst deepening the experience of healing and facilitating the processing of painful things in ways that are comfortable and gentle.
WHAT IS EMDR THERAPY ?
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bi-lateral stimulation to leverage the brain’s neuroplasticity—its natural ability to heal. All of us have this ability, sometimes we just need a little help. Anu Bhagwat is a skilled EMDR practitioner with over a decade of using this therapy to help clients. She is also registered with the EMDR Association of Australia.
WHAT IS ART THERAPY ?
Art therapy is a creative way to make abstract feelings and sensations in the body more tangible. Clients can express their thoughts and emotions through movement, psychodrama, colouring, and painting. The art can then be unpacked in a way that is non-threatening and gentle, but still effective for understanding and processing difficult or traumatic emotions and experiences, thus facilitating healing.
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions
It is hard to determine exactly how many counselling sessions any client would need. Each person has a unique story, history and personality. These play a huge part in contributing to how quickly one can progress through therapy. The more severe an issue, the longer it takes to reach a place of healing. However, clients will generally experiences some changes and shifts within themselves within the first two sessions.
Yes, at Yellow Brick Counseling, you can claim a Medicare rebate for your sessions. Additionally, we also offer rebates for certain private insurances.
A concession quota is also available for clients who are serious about counselling. Please email us to see if there is a slot open for you.
Counsellors and psychologists essentially use the same techniques to help their clients. However, in Australia, registered psychologists typically have to go through a minimum of six years of study and training. Counsellors can have varied levels of training. Additionally, sessions with a psychologist are covered under Medicare.
As a psychologist, Anu is able to tackle deeply embedded issues by combining EMDR therapy with other creative therapy strategies. This facilitates the release of stored trauma and allows difficult emotions and events to be processed completely, gently and efficiently. Anu has also lived and worked internationally and is able to work with clients from many different cultural backgrounds. She speaks English, Hindi and Marathi.
EMDR and art therapy are not the only therapy modalities used at Yellow Brick Counseling. All sessions are thoughtfully put together to suit the personality, request, need and preference of our clients. Clients are free to request approaches they are comfortable with and express what they believe works best for them. Please check the Our Approach page to learn a little bit more about the other approaches used.
Booking a therapy session is simple and easy. Email or call Yellow Brick Counseling and we can discuss dates and availability for an appointment. We recommend calling and speaking to the psychologist if this would help you feel a little bit more comfortable with booking a session. Contact us when you are ready. We look forward to hearing from you.
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