About Claudia
Background and Experience
Claudia is from Argentina and is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Claudia has completed an Advance Diploma in Gestalt Therapy (GTA Australia). Is certified in EMDR (USA). CBT trained Trained (Australia). Couple therapy training (Relationships Australia.Vic). Trained in Family Therapy (Williams Road Family Therapy.Vic). Trained in Emotional Focussed Therapy for couples and individuals (Australia) and trained in couple therapy with the PACT Institute (USA).
Claudia has personal experience and deep knowledge around immigration issues and feelings of homesickness.
Philosophy and Counselling Approach
Her holistic counselling approach integrates the process of self-inquiry, challenging negative beliefs, unhelpful narratives and exploring body awareness of feelings and sensations. She emphasizes that many learned behaviours and action tendencies no longer serve us in being our authentic selves.
Claudia's approach is relational, compassionate, collaborative and respectful of where the client is at. She encourages self-empowerment through various strategies and awareness to follow what is true for them, ultimately helping them connect with their being.
Spiritual and Meditative Practices
For the past twenty years, Claudia has been exploring Buddhist teachings, non-dual approaches to spirituality and maintains an ongoing meditation practice. Her commitment to personal growth and spiritual development deeply informs her therapeutic work.
Initial Contact and Appointment Process
Claudia prefers to make initial contact through a phone call before scheduling an appointment. This allows her to understand your needs, what you are looking for, and determine if she is the right psychologist for you, your family or your couple at the time.
At the first consultation you will be asked about the issues you would like to explore and your family history. Together we will outline goals and treatment plan to address the issues you like to change. At the end of the first session, we will discuss how you feel about our working together in your journey towards self-understanding.
Medicare and Private Health Insurance
Individual clients can access a Medicare rebate for up to ten sessions per year when referred by a GP. While couple sessions are not eligible for Medicare rebates, clients may be able to claim some rebates through Private Health Insurance extras.
Telehealth Services Available
Fees and Cancellation Policy
Fees: Discounted fees are available for clients experiencing financial pressures.
Cancellation Policy: A 24-hour notice is required to cancel an appointment to avoid being charged.
We acknowledge the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to them for their care of the land on which we live and work today. We also extend our deepest respect to elders past, present, and emerging, and welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to our practice.
