Chelsea is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in the public sector, private psychiatric hospital settings and private practice. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, music, gardening and reading.
Chelsea is passionate and excited about personal growth and is continually amazed by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. She holds a nurturing therapeutic space, built on her values of respect, equality, acceptance, compassion, honesty and trust.
Chelsea takes a holistic clinical approach to empower her clients to live a meaningful and contented life. She uses the following evidence-based treatment approaches:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Interpersonal Therapy
Chelsea works with people aged 16 and over. She works with people needing help with:
- Anxiety issues and disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive issues and disorders
- Mood issues (i.e. depression) and disorders
- Chronic and long-term mental health issues
- Identity, shame and self-esteem issues
- Stress management
- Life changes
- Skill development in regulating emotions and tolerating distress
‘Wholeness does not mean perfection; it means embracing brokenness as an integral part of life.’
Parker J. Palmer