Cynthia-Ann Deverall Social Worker & Relationship Counsellor
“There is no problem too big or too small that together as a team we cannot tackle”
My sole focus is on helping you to heal the person that matters the most - YOU!
In my work as a licensed therapist it has been my honour to assist people significantly change their lives for the better.
I have extensive experience working with anxiety and mood disorders as well as working with individuals & couples who wish to address relationship issues.
I am also passionate about working with people within the LGBT community who face struggles related to bias against sexual orientation, gender identity, discrimination….
For more information on the psychological services I provide: go to Our counselling
Over the years I have facilitated many workshops for lay people interested in improving their social relationships. Want to know more about how your brain influences your relationships click Your Brain
I am passionate in helping you change old outdated beliefs and behaviours that keep you from living a life YOU want. I bring a wealth of life experience and professional experience with me.
I mention life experience because I grew up in the proverbial ‘chaotic family’ system - addictive parents, family violence and time spent as a child in orphanages were the norm. Leaving school at 12 and a half years old and angry with the world I headed down a similar path. My salvation was a caring, compassionate counsellor who ‘walked beside me’ whilst I learned to let go of outdated thoughts and behaviours that kept me from living a full rich and meaningful life.
This story took place 25 years ago but I knew then that I also wanted to help others ’find their way to living the life they want’ hence, my ongoing educative and professional career.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Diploma in Relationship Work; Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology; and a Masters in Social Work; and numerous Certification V’s in Domestic Violence, Sexuality issues and the like obtained over the years.
In conjunction with my clinical practice I am also a member of a number of ‘Specialized Interest Groups’ that appeal to my passion for ongoing professional development
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Adolescents, Couples and Families
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LGBTQI community:
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Neuroscience (Brain research) in: Unresolved trauma, Attachments, Grief, Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Stress, Addictions, Porn, Sexuality Issues, Eating Disorders, Gambling, Employee Satisfaction.,
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Intimacy issues in relationships
- Life & Business Coaching
I really love what I do, and working only with empirically supported therapies in a professional and safe manner, for fast and effective personal results, has been the best experience of my professional career. I truly respect and value where you are 'coming from' and I am honoured to walk alongside while you re-discover ' the life YOU want'
Empirically supported therapy models I use in my practice:
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Cognitive Behaviour MindfulnessTherapy (CBMT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Neuro - Psychotherapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Brief Therapy
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Family Systems Models
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Attachment Theory
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Gottmans Couple Therapy
My passion is to help you ‘Live a Life You Want’