Psychologist
Meet Cherie
Hello, my name is Cherie Sonnenburg and I am a registered psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and young people (aged 16 and over) who wish to address mental health concerns, deepen self-understanding, and form meaning around their experiences. I do my best to provide every client with a warm and non-judgemental environment to allow for supported reflection and exploration of issues that cannot be worked through alone. I work in a collaborative and non-judgemental manner where we can actively engage together in a process of exploration and change towards meeting your individual aims and goals.
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I also see individuals with the following specific concerns:
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Complex, developmental, and sexual trauma
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Personality vulnerabilities and Disorders (BPD, NPD, etc)
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Interpersonal difficulties / Relationship challenges
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Women's health issues including Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder and chronic pelvic pain conditions
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Postnatal concerns and maternal adjustment difficulties (perinatal/postpartum depression, perinatal/postpartum OCD, etc)
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Parenting challenges
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Difficulties adjusting to significant life events and changes
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Domestic violence recovery
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Bipolar disorder (in conjunction with medical support from a GP or referring psychiatrist only)
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Depression and Anxiety
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Social Anxiety
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Self-esteem challenges
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Addiction
I have a particular interest in working with individuals with complex childhood trauma histories, sexual trauma, perinatal and women's health issues.
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My practice draws upon experience working within the private psychiatric hospital system, high school setting, community organisations, and private practice. I have conducted research in the area of postnatal depression, and co-authored academic publications on the role of social “good mother” ideals on women in postnatal depression, the treatment of Bipolar Mood Disorder, and the dynamics of workplace bullying. I hold professional membership with the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) and the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP).
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