Hello and Welcome

My name is Ann Staberhofer, I am a Psychologist and I am passionate about helping people find their sense of identity and improve their overall connections to others. I believe that the relationship between the client and the Psychologist is the most important element to successful therapy and I bring to my work respect, openness, honesty and empathy.

In my work I use a range of evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness. I also use Schema Therapy that assists people with the more difficult long-standing problems.

Services Individual and Couple Counselling

I primarily help adults and couples in the private practice setting. I have a vast experience in helping people with the following issues:

Anxiety

Depression - including post-natal

Assertiveness training

Relationship issues

Alcohol or drug use problems

Stress management

Self-esteem

Anger management

Trauma

Gambling

Grief and bereavement

Parenting problems

Workplace stress

Other Work Roles

I divide my time between providing counselling to individuals and couples in the private practice setting and providing education and training to the organizational sector around health and well being, relationships and communication, and maximising productivity.

I have extensive experience in providing assessment and treatment to individuals who suffered from alcohol and other drug issues and gambling issues. I have also facilitated support groups for individuals who suffered from alcohol and other drug issues and complex mental health problems. In addition, to my counselling experience I have also provided training and education in the Suicide Intervention and Prevention Field.

Training

I graduated from ACU with a Bachelor of Social Science (family studies) majoring in Psychology. I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society and registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.