Therapy with Nereda
I believe success in therapy comes with a strong client-therapist relationship offering respect, honesty and professionalism while building rapport, and collaborating to establish achievable goals, support personal growth, self-awareness, adaptive function and reduced distress.
My approach is from an empathic, non-judgemental perspective seeking to make connections between current symptoms and daily difficulties, and life experiences that have led to driving negative ways of coping.
I am passionate about working with children and adults of all ages seeking support for exposure to complex trauma, suicidal ideation, affective and mood disorders, anxiety-related disorders, and behavioural and family system challenges. My client-centred approach puts emphasis on utilising a clients’ strengths to build skills, foster self-belief and improve function through evidence-based interventions. I offer a variety of expressive communication modes including art techniques, to assist in engagement and reaching a deeper understanding of the internal experience. I work from an attachment perspective with a polyvagal focus to develop or restore a strong sense of the Self thus boosting resilience to life’s challenges.
I specialise in EMDR, IFS/Structural Dissociation – Parts work, DBT, art therapy and mindfulness to bolster adaptive coping.
Nereda’s Qualifications & Experience
Nereda is a Registered Psychologist who commenced working at The READ Clinic in 2020. Nereda began her professional career as a Visual Arts teacher and subsequently Head Teacher in public education.
In 2011 she began retraining to become a psychologist, and graduated from the University of New England in 2018 with a Masters of Professional Psychology after first completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours). Nereda worked as a School Psychologist for the Department of Education NSW in 2018/19.
Since joining The READ Clinic, Nereda has completed advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Attachment-Informed EMDR, Polyvagal theory and IFS/Structural Dissociation – Parts work. Nereda also brings Expressive Arts therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and ACT strategies into her therapy style.
Registered practitioners at The READ Clinic are independent practitioners who engage The READ Clinic to provide administrative support. All decisions regarding client treatment and care are the responsibility of the individual practitioners.
LOCATION
Nereda is at READ Clinic Erina only.