Crestpoint Psychology


Crestpoint Psychology

Practitioners at this location

Jesse Rostagno

Counsellor

Jesse is a warm caring and sensitive counsellor that has a vast array of experience in supporting those with social anxiety, depression, general stress and individual focused dilemma such as identity, purpose, direction and internal self worth.  Jesse's main focus in surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community in being able to build confidence, self esteem and self worth in amongst the community that may not be as intuitively understanding or respecting of a person's internal struggles or individual choices.  Jesse brings a strong values based and person centered focus that encompasses many of the issues faced by emerging diverse cultures, groups and young adolescents. Jesse uses only Affirmative Counselling methods with the LGBTQIA+ community. Focus Areas: LGBTQIA+ related issues or topics Gender Dysphoria and Sexuality Male/Second Parent side of infertility, partners pregnancy, miscarriage/loss Relationships General Counselling Therapies / Modalities Person centered counselling Narrative therapy Positive Psychology Ideal client range: All ages, genders and identities welcome. Accreditations: Blue Card Certified ACA Level 1 Registration - 18068 Qualifications: Graduate Diploma of Counselling

May Wong

Psychologist

Miss Jasmine Tan

Counsellor

Jasmine is an experienced youth worker and counsellor that specialises in cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focused therapy and acceptance commitment therapy to support you with a host of problems in your daily living. She embraces strength-based approach to help her clients find resilience and strengths within themselves to live a more enriched and meaningful life. Jasmine has had experience in both Australia and Malaysia and therefore able to be culturally sensitive towards her clients due to her multilingual background. She believes that in the power of vulnerability is the core of making a transformative changes. Her goal is to help you navigate through life’s stressors and empower you to seek greater self understanding and clarity in life. Able to speak Cantonese and Mandarin, Jasmine can help support those with linguistic challenges to gain support through counselling and applied therapy.

Mr David McLoughlin

Counsellor

Summary of Key Skills  In excess of 20 years’ experience working as an Allied Health Professional/ Rehabilitation Consultant performing case management, counselling and disability coordination roles, particularly in the mental heath sector..  Assisting clients with preparing for NDIS Plan meetings, including conducting reviews and liaising with LAC and Support Coordinators as required  Supporting clients at NDIS plan / review meetings; Working collaboratively with all participant stakeholders, including LAC and NDIS Coordinators  Monitoring the return of participant NDIS Plans and fully managing the participant intake process;  Undertaking client negotiations and completing detailed financial quoting for services.  Experienced in creating Positive Behaviour Support Plans.  Solid working knowledge and an understanding of NDIS principles, Price Guide and systems,  Solid experience providing Person Centered and Recovery Orientated Counselling Services – Well versed in using CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy Counselling Techniques to assist clients to move forwards in a highly positive and motivated manner  Provision of comprehensive Vocational Assessments that reflect current education/training and experience, and goals developed within insurance framework  Highly experienced in delivering vocational and career counselling focused on an individuals’ strengths  Exceptional report writing skills  Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including sensitivity, empathy and patience plus solid conflict resolution skills  Extensive experience in working in the community mental health field, delivering person-centered, recovery-orientated and participant-driven support services.  Experienced in supporting community mental health clients with severe and persistent psycho-social disabilities to transition over to NDIS funded services.  Experienced in creating Positive Behaviour Support Plans.  Significant AOD and Addiction Treatment Counselling experience Current Professional Body Registrations  Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC)  Member of Australian Mental Health Academy Educational Qualifications  Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Rehabilitation) University of South Australia 2000  SA Public Service Clerical Traineeship, Adelaide College of TAFE 1993-4  Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of Adelaide 1990 Certificates and Training  Mental Health First Aid (Geelong), 2010)  ABI Worker accreditation- Ongoing  Participating in ongoing Rehabilitation Counsellor Professional Supervision with Janet Bailey  In Between Sessions CBT/ Psychology training and resources - Ongoing

Mr Wayne Stevens

Counsellor

Wayne has been counselling for 13 years since for qualifying as a counsellor in 2008. He has worked in many realms and has a vast life experience. Prior to going back to university to study counselling he worked as and ICU nurse which he still does 2 days per week. In 2016 he went back to University and received a Master of Counselling to up his skills. He has conducted over 1000hrs of counselling face to face as well as in group and couple settings. Wayne has also used his skills while working in the setting of Organ Donation. One of Wayne’s roles has been working with men in crisis with the Centre of Men Australia. CFMA is a Not-for-profit group that focuses on men’s wellbeing. During his time with them he was instrumental in bringing programs from the US that helped young men in need. Wayne mainly uses client centred, expressive and narrative therapies to help you address different life problems. He is well versed in a multitude of modalities and is able to help no matter what the issue. Wayne has got a wife of 30 years and 3 grown children. PACFA Clinical 26374 (since 2018) APHRA 8333861184 (Since 2011) Medibank Private Provider Number A176891J (Since 2019)

Mrs Jessica Kuepper

Counsellor

Jessy is a highly experienced Counsellor focused on making positive changes in clients and individuals seeking the benefits of talk therapy. She has delivered support services to NDIS and Autism Spectrum client bases with broad based and specialised therapeutic modalities Her background in administrative and organised time management for activities and task oriented support programs allows Jessy to ensure outcomes to suit the individual client objectives through Counselling and recovery processes. Jessy is skilled at providing Cognitive Behaviour and social support to families with autistic children as well as responding appropriately. She has undergone AST training, Psychology studies and a Diploma in Counselling. She has also undergone the Certified Child Protection Training, Blue and Yellow card certification process.

Ms Vinci Fong

Counsellor

Good day~Nei Ho~Ni Hao! 大家好,我的名字是Vinci!因字數所限,請電郵vinci@crestpoint.com.au索取我的中文簡介:) As others usually describe, Vinci is a quiet and calm person from their first impression(s). When Vinci has the opportunities to explore the meaning of life a bit more, she realises that it might be related to her observant and think-before-talk nature. In the past 11 years, Vinci has been supporting individuals in multidisciplinary and multicultural settings through the promotion of equity in areas of life such as wellbeing and mental health. Vinci is passionate about supporting individuals of all backgrounds through a strength-based perspective and person-centred approach. Besides these main approaches, Vinci likes to ‘top therapy up’ by using approaches which are tailored to individual situations. In the recent 3 years, she has been using the following in university, workplaces and personal settings: ^Therapies / Modalities ● Person-Centred approach ● Strength-based therapy ●Cognitive Behavioural Theory ●Solution-focussed therapy ●Mindfulness Vinci's Counselling sessions: aim to create a sense of welcome to all individuals, building trust and relationships, goes as clients’ pace, authenticity, option to explore topics from deeper lenses ^Core Values: Gentleness - from a non-judgmental perspective Humility - always learning, acknowledging clients’ strengths Trustworthiness - rapport building with respect Assertiveness - aims to maximise the meaningfulness and effectiveness of therapy ===Interested in a Confidential session?=== Book an appointment on (07)34206322 through Crestpoint Wellbeing Centre, through Halaxy or contact me on vinci@crestpoint.com.au! ^Spare time: you might find Vinci exploring the community with spontaneity and concentration - it could be on public transport, in the shops, at festivals… ^Focus Areas As a former international student and a current OSHC Educator, I believe my engagement with multicultural settings for the past 11 years has equipped me to work effectively with the following client groups. ● Clients of all ages from a multicultural background – adjustment, challenges ● Primary school-aged children and their parents/ caregivers – wellbeing support ● Personal Issues: self-esteem, confidence, relationships building, communication ^Languages spoken: English, Mandarin – Professional Proficiency Cantonese – Native Speaker French – minimal understanding of language and culture (beginner level) *Vinci believes a certain level of Cultural Competency comes along when using languages ===Interested in a Confidential session?=== Book an appointment on (07)34206322 through Crestpoint Wellbeing Centre, through Halaxy or contact me on vinci@crestpoint.com.au! ^Accreditations: Australian Counselling Association: Level 2 Counsellor Registration No.: ACA 18713 Current Blue Card holder (Card No. 1092154/4) ^Qualifications: Masters of Counselling - UQ Bachelor of Human Services - QUT Further PD - e.g. Interactive Drawing Therapy Unit One (Certificate of Attendance obtained in June 2023)

Samantha Weir

Counsellor

Hi, my name is Samantha and I am a skilled and empathetic counsellor and relationship therapist. I prioritise compassion and creating a safe space in my sessions. My goal is to ensure that my clients feel heard, respected, and secure. I strive to create an atmosphere of approachability and understanding, supporting my clients throughout their therapeutic journey. I work with teenagers and adults who may be dealing with mental health challenges like anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, grief and loss, life adjustments, self-esteem issues, or who are just seeking additional support. My areas of specialisation include adolescent issues, adult development, and couples therapy. I desire to provide a supportive and effective therapeutic alliance, tailored to my clients’ specific needs and goals. I adopt a client-focused holistic approach, utilising a range of therapeutic techniques to assist individuals and couples in navigating their challenges. I integrate modern Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT) with elements of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, delving into unconscious patterns and beliefs, fostering self-awareness, and working with past behavioural patterns. Being Trauma-Informed, I prioritise safety during sessions, incorporating grounding techniques and breathing exercises to help clients remain present in the moment. In my couples therapy work, I heavily draw upon the Gottman Method, which involves a comprehensive assessment of the relationship and utilises research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to address verbal conflicts, enhance intimacy, respect, and affection, eliminate barriers that hinder progress, and foster empathy and friendship within the relationship.