SelfConnect

Psychology Services

practical tools and a mind-body approach

At Frenchs Forest or online

FIND YOUR WAY FORWARD

Learn practical strategies to help you cope better from the start.

Reach deep to the root cause of your issues and achieve lasting change.

Get help with

Anxiety treatment Northern Beaches

anxiety

  • Do you feel “on edge”?

  • Do you find it hard to be present?

  • Do you worry all the time?

  • Do you feel stuck"?

  • Is anxiety stopping you from doing what you want?

Childhood trauma - complex PTSD

trauma

Traumatic experiences, repeated misatunement, not feeling seen and heard as a child, can result in limiting beliefs about ourselves, others and the world that we carry into adulthood and are hard to shift without professional help.

burnout - redundancy - conflict

work issues

  • Burnout or feeling disengaged

  • Conflict

  • Lack of assertiveness

  • Returning to work after motherhood

  • Redundancy or retirement

communication skills Nonviolent Communication

effective communication

Learn to communicate assertively in a way that promotes connection and makes it more likely to get your needs met.

Follow Marshall Rosenberg’s model of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

relationships

relationships

  • Conflict

  • Anger management

  • Poor communication skills

  • Lack of assertiveness

  • Loneliness

gambling

gambling

  • Do you find it difficult to control your gambling?

  • Do you chase your losses?

  • Is gambling jeopardising work or relationships?

compulsive shopping/ hoarding

  • Do you keep buying unnecessary items for which you have no space in your home?

  • Do you find it hard to discard possessions?

  • Is your home cluttered?

body image

body image

  • Does your self-esteem depend mostly on your physical appearance?

  • Do you spend lots of time and effort trying to control your weight and shape?

  • Do you deprive yourself of food you like, then binge?

Isabel Alfonso - Psychologist in Northern Beaches

Isabel Alfonso - Psychologist Northern Beaches

Registered Psychologist | Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist & Trainer

Trained in CBT, ACT, Family Systems Theory, Nonviolent Communication, and Focusing-Oriented Therapy.

MEDICARE REBATES with GP referral | Rebates from some private health funds

I am a registered psychologist offering a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. You might be going through a difficult time, feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Together, we can explore what is going on for you, make sense of your experiences, and find a way forward that feels right and grounded.

Member of the Australian Psychological Society

AHPRA registration number PSY0002146686