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Welcome to Indigo Wellbeing

Psychology 

About

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 

  • Personality vulnerabilities and Disorders (BPD, NPD, etc)

  • Interpersonal difficulties / Relationship challenges

  • Women's health issues including Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder and chronic pelvic pain conditions

  • Postnatal concerns and maternal adjustment difficulties (perinatal/postpartum depression, perinatal/postpartum OCD, etc)

  • Parenting challenges

  • Difficulties adjusting to significant life events and changes 

  • Domestic violence recovery

  • Bipolar disorder (in conjunction with medical support from a GP or referring psychiatrist only)

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Social Anxiety

  • Self-esteem challenges

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Addiction

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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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