Ms Siouxsie Venning Psychologist

I am a welcoming, compassionate, innovative Clinical Psychologist who enjoys connecting and working with people to support them to heal, grow and thrive. During my 20 years as a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice and across a range of health settings I have been privileged to develop a wealth of knowledge and experience. I support people with life transitions and skill building to address a wide-ranging array of issues including pain and health-related issues, anxiety, mood disorders, phobias, substance and addiction issues, grief and loss, habit disorders, eating disorders, career, study, confidence, communication, interpersonal and communication issues. I utilize evidence-based psychological techniques and/or hypnosis to assist people to achieve their goals. I love working with people to help them achieve balance, growth and resilience. I enjoy collaborating with clients to foster wellbeing and develop habits that work for them rather than against them. I use therapy with a mix of compassion and creativity to connect with clients and to encourage them to make positive change. Underpinning my work with people is the ground-breaking theory and research of Neuroplasticity. This is the discovery that the brain is able to constantly learn, adapt and change. With repetition, neural pathways are formed which literally make the behaviour (and even responses such as pain or emotional reactions) more habitual. In the case of helpful learning this is wonderful and leads to mastery. However, even in the case of unhelpful behaviours and beliefs the great news is that the more you resist an old unhelpful habit and do something different the easier it gets. Literally new pathways form and like building muscles, strengthen each time you use them. In order to facilitate this I use a variety of evidence-based techniques matched to the client’s needs. I aim to provide a warm, empathetic, safe environment for you to be able to develop the skills you need to cope with the challenges you are currently facing. I am passionate about supporting you to become the best person you can be and find health, happiness, and balance in your life. I look forward to the opportunity to meeting you and helping you on your journey. Clients who have a Mental Health Treatment Plan referral from a GP are eligible for the Medicare rebate of $141.85 per session with me.