There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or accept responsibility for changing them. - Denis Waitley
Sophie Floreani has over 23 years of professional experience covering both child, adolescent and adult assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. This has involved working with children, adolescents and adults in the Mental Health and Forensic Mental Health Services.
Sophie has specialist training and experience in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and Cognitive Analytical Therapy (CAT), all time limited therapies targeting particular psychological difficulties.
Other treatments used are –
- Psycho-education
- Narrative Therapy
- MBCT ( Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy)
In Sophie’s practice she has a special interest and experience in providing Assessment, Therapy and Consultation for:
- Depression
- Anxiety ( PTSD, OCD, Social phobia etc.)
- Stress Management
- Behavioural, Emotional and Developmental Disorders in Children and Adolescents
(ADHD, Conduct Disorder, Attachment Disorder, Anxiety & Depression)
- Grief and Loss
- Complex Personality Difficulties
- Anger Management
- Adolescent and Adult Forensic Mental Health
(Assessment, Treatment, Secondary Consultation and Training)
Sophie is a member of the Australian Psychological Society(APS) and the Clinical College of the APS and her quality of service is supported by her commitment to the ethical standards of the APS.