Yasmine Wahab

Experience:

I am a registered Psychologist and have worked as an individual counsellor and therapist for 15 years.

I have worked closely with people as a counsellor and therapist for undergraduate students, postgraduate students and members of staff at the University of Sydney for the past twelve years. My earlier work has also included counselling teenagers in programs aimed at diverting youth from the criminal justice system and in the area of child protection.

Special Interests:

Sharing your inner thoughts and experiences with another can feel like a risky step to take but it can also be a relief to receive professional support and guidance with the issues that confuse you, challenge you, overwhelm you or where you feel stuck.

My style of counselling/therapy aims to firstly connect with you as an individual and then to understand the issues you are facing. I encourage the exploration and expression of the layers of your thoughts and feelings as I believe it is when we access both the wisdom of our heart and mind in tandem that we find healing and together unfold ways to move forward.

I have a depth of experience working with inter and intra cultural issues which is complemented by my bi-cultural background. It moves me to be part of another’s courageous journey of enquiring beyond symptoms and conflicts into a deeper of understanding of who we are and how we can bring about change.

Teaching & Training Experience:

I have run cross cultural adjustment workshops for international students and been a facilitator of the International Student Orientation program at the University of Sydney for 12 years.

Qualifications:

• Masters in Counselling Psychology : Macquarie University (2001)
• Hons. degree in Psychology : Macquarie University (1992)
• B.A.(Psychology & Sociology) : University of New South Wales (1991)
• I am currently engaged in and due to complete (2010) my specialist training in a Graduate Diploma of Emotion Focused Therapy.

Professional Associations:

I am registered as a Psychologist in NSW with Medicare and most private health funds. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society.