About Tanya

After many years of experience in the business world working with scores of different people, and living in various cities around the world, Tanya finds it easy to build rapport and open, easy communication with people.  She appreciates the everyday frustrations encountered by people –in their work and personal lives.  Dealing with people from all walks of life, Tanya has sat on management boards; mentored her own teams; consulted to and worked for others in a variety of professions.  She has led community groups, is an active volunteer and a social mentor to people of all ages.  Tanya has been working with HIV/AIDs clients providing emotional support and counselling for three years and she co-leads a weekly volunteer support group. 

Specialising in self esteem, relationship and sex therapy, Tanya’s style of counselling is person centered.  She draws on different methodologies to help you explore your present situation and work on understanding yourself better in order to make positive changes in your life.  She can help you understand the dynamics of your family of origin and relationship patterns that may impact different areas of your life.  She will work closely with you to address any energies and emotions raised.

Sensitive to the difficult nature of sexual health, Tanya provides a safe, confidential space for issues of this nature to be discussed and addressed.

Qualifications

Graduate Diploma Counselling, ACAP
Graduate Diploma Sexual Health, Sydney University

Additional Training in:

Mental Health First Aid
HIV/AIDs
Men’s Sexual Health Issues
Female Sexual Health Issues
Suicide Risk Assessment and Management
World Congress for Sexual Health, 2007
Complex Trauma
Sexual Assault
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder