Clinical Psychology and Counselling

At Outlook Ecotherapy ‘therapy’ is ‘done differently’ … no labels, white walls, or foggy windows. Instead, clients learn by doing on site with the aid of animals, movement and play, or in their community, such as one’s local library, park, or shopping centre. Our model involves chapters of care which is explained on the ‘About’ page.

Our sessions blend

  • Evidence-based therapies, including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, ACT, Process-orientated (Parts Model), Gottman, and Bowen family systems

  • Nature-based therapies including the EPI’s model of equine-assisted Gestalt therapy

  • Complimentary therapies including progressive muscle relaxation, controlled breathing, and self-compassion

Many of our clients have diagnoses that include Anxiety, Depression, ASD, ADHD, and trauma, . Subsequently, our sessions tend to include a mixture of indoor and outdoor interventions, relaxation strategies, skills training, and a blend of individual, family, and parent-child work.

Importantly our sessions may occur at ‘The Outlook,’ and/or at school, in the home, and/or in the community. This is particularly beneficial to teenage and adult clients struggling with essential life skills. To refer: please click the “resources” tab and open “Referral Forms”

Individual Supervision

Mental health clinicians including early-career psychologists can contact Anna if they are interested in primary or secondary supervision when working towards registration, clinical endorsement and/or to build areas of special interest.

Anna is a clinical psychologist and an AHPRA Board-approved supervisor.

Supervision is offered either at ‘The Outlook,’ on the Central Coast or over Zoom, and will be tailored to support your personal and professional develop as well as any registration requirements.

Anna holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology (2013), a Masters of Business Administration MBA (2024), membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and membership with the Equine Psychotherapy Institute (EPI).

To self refer: please email Vicki at: admin@outlookecotherapy.com and complete the Referral Forms saved in the “Resources” tab.

Coaching and Retreats

We offer coaching to corporate teams with a focus on building confidence and connection.

We have three packages available:

  • Leading Through Change (Leadership)

  • Connect and Cultivate (Team Building)

  • New Outlook (Retreat)

The one-day experiential workshops integrate somatic, emotional and relational skills, and are designed to create meaningful and sustainable change. 

Our programs are led by two clinicians, with nine horses as co-facilitators. Horses model and trigger; alert awareness, healthy boundaries, a clarity of being, expression of feelings as information (rather than avoiding or manipulating), sensitivity as a strength, and clear communication. Skills we can all use to navigate life, love, learning and leadership.

Typically, the catalogue includes two equine experiences (tailored to the organisations goals), nature-based meditation and breath-work, integration sessions, and wholefoods catering. 

Please email admin@outlookecotherapy.com for the investment quote.

 

Strengthening Parent-Child Connections

We understand that parenting can be both rewarding and challenging. Adelaide offers chapters of care that are designed to help parents work together as a unified team, fostering better communication and understanding. Adelaide offers a safe space to explore parenting dynamics, repair strained parent-child relationships, and build stronger, healthier connections. Through tailored strategies, Adelaide supports parents in resolving conflicts, improving emotional bonds, and creating a more positive home environment. Whether you're facing specific challenges or seeking to strengthen your relationship with your child, Adelaide can help you navigate the journey of parenting with confidence and care.  

 Key learning outcomes for you and your child

●        Improved Understanding of Emotional Needs: Parents and children will learn to identify and articulate their emotional needs, fostering empathy and strengthening their emotional bond.

●        Conflict Resolution: Families will learn a powerful communication tool to navigate and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner, leading to everyone feeling heard and understood

●        Strengthened Relationship Dynamics: Parents and children will explore relationship patterns, gaining insights into each other's ‘triggers’ to create a more supportive family environment.

●        Increased Emotional Regulation: Participants will learn techniques for managing emotions, helping both parents and children respond more calmly and thoughtfully to challenging situations.

●        Development of Collaborative Problem-Solving Skills: Families will practice collaborative approaches to problem-solving, enabling them to identify solutions together and enhance their teamwork as a family unit.

 Sessions are available to new and existing clients, and can be conducted Face-to-face (recommended) at the Outlook or via Telehealth. For more information please email admin@outlookecotherapy.com