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About Diana Lalor

Owner and Principal Psychologist, Cottesloe Counselling Centre and Counselling South. Accredited Gestalt Therapist and Clinical Supervisor practising in Perth, Western Australia since 1990. 

Special interests

Owner, Principal Psychologist, Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Diana specialises in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Psychological services for Individuals, Couples and Families. Marriage and Relationship Counselling Depression Family and Parenting Issues Grief Counselling Self Esteem Counselling Substance Misuse/Addictions Personal Development Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Mindfulness Practice and Meditation Sexual Abuse Counselling Stress Counselling Dissociative Disorders Workplace Issues Anxiety and Panic Childhood Trauma Counselling Diana is a Psychologist, accredited Gestalt Therapist, and experienced Relationship Counsellor and has been practising in Perth, Western Australia for twenty seven years. She is the Principal Psychologist and Proprietor of Cottesloe Counselling Centre. The Centre has been providing psychological services to the community since 1997. Diana creates a warm and respectful Therapeutic Environment where individuals may resolve difficulties and increase their capacity for personal growth and fulfilling relationships. Diana’s therapeutic approach underlines the importance of the relationship between therapist and client as the ground from where the client can develop understanding and awareness regarding their difficulties, increase their resilience and self support, and enhance their well-being. Diana’s work is informed by her appreciation of the value of meditation and Mindfulness practice. She is a Gestalt Therapist of many years standing and is trained as a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. Diana has a deep understanding of child and adolescent psychology and family functioning, having worked for many years with parents and families in community based settings. Diana is an experienced trauma counsellor and psychologist and specialises in the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress reactions resulting from traumatic events in adulthood, or childhood trauma such as physical and Sexual Abuse and neglect. She is skilled in treating Dissociative Disorders that may result from chronic trauma. Clinical Supervision is offered to psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and all trainee mental health practitioners on an individual or group basis. Specialist clinical supervision in the treatment of Dissociative Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Disorders is also available on a group or individual basis. Medicare and Private Health Fund Rebates ApplyProfessional Memberships Registered with the Psychology Board of AustraliaAustralian Association of Psychologists (Full Member)

Qualifications

BA (Psych) PostgradDipSc Applied Psychology
Dip Teaching, GradDip Education

Awards and Publications

Diana has written articles on the following topics:

 

 

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