Williams, Sandy
Background
I have been working as a clinical psychologist for 25 years, and for 16 of those years I headed the clinical psychology program at Murdoch University. I am now in fulltime solo private practice, working from my home in South Fremantle which offers privacy for clients.
Areas of Focus
I see adults experiencing:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress and grief issues
Couple therapy has become a primary area of interest and focus in my practice.
Therapeutic Modalities
In individual therapy, I use a combination of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches. In couple therapy my approach is largely based on the approach used by Dan Wile, but I also draw on the work of the Gottmans and Susan Johnson.
Practice Address 2 Gold Street
Telephone (08) 9430 6482
Therapeutic Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Couple's Therapy
Cooke, Wendy-Lynne , Dr
Area of AHPRA endorsement
Clinical
Background
Dr Wendy-Lynne Cooke (formerly Wolman) is a senior clinical psychologist, supervisor and teacher with over 30 years of private practice experience. Her practice is informed by research and clinical experience.
Wendy-Lynne was the foundation chair of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) in Western Australia, was a president of the Institute of Clinical Psychologists (ICP), and has held various committee positions in the Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy of Western Australia (APPWA).
Professional Services
- Individual adult psychotherapy.
- Insightful self-care consultations for mental health practitioners and other professionals.
- Supervision of clinical psychologists and mental health practitioners.
- Workshops on psychodynamic psychotherapy assessment and treatment methods.
Special Clinical Interests
- Feeling “stuck” – assistance to people who have previously tried to make psychological changes but find that they do not last or really improve the quality of their lives.
- Emotional challenges e.g. anxiety, fear, stress, grief, anger, envy, depression, self-loathing and low self-worth.
- Relationship problems – personal, work and social.
- Life-stage transitions e.g. pregnancy, parenthood, career-change, menopause, illness, retirement and death.
- Enhancing personal potential, health, happiness and ease of living.
- Depth exploration of personality dynamics to improve quality of life, work and relationships.
- Contemplative, wisdom, spiritual and religious factors.
Therapeutic Methods
- Short-term psychodynamic psychotherapy for core issues.
- Longer-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy for deeper personality exploration.
- Mindfulness and meditation for practical mind-training strategies.
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety, Stress and Worry
- Depression
- Relationship Issues
Therapeutic Modalities
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Psychoanalytic PsychotherapY
- Mindfulness and Meditation