Victims Services NSW

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can help you to change the way you're thinking. It is a scientifically proven treatment for conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using CBT we can analyse our negative automatic thoughts, the unhelpful beliefs that we hold and the inco... rrect assumptions that we may be making. A skilled CBT counsellor will help you to look more closely at the thoughts that you have and the feelings that these thoughts bring on. As the treatment progresses you'll have the opportunity to challenge some of the unhelpful beliefs that you may hold. You'll develop coping statements and you'll be helped to reframe unhelpful beliefs. How can I manage my Anxiety? develop new psychological strategies. - Phone someone you care about. - Establish a good sleep routine. Yes, Medicare pays a rebate for up to 10 sessions of CBT each calendar year. Some counsellors provide a bulk-billing service to persons on a low income so that there is no gap payment. You can also receive free counselling through the Primary Health Network if you're feeling suicidal or if you're on a low income. If you're a victim of a crime committed in NSW you can also receive free counselling through Victims Services NSW who can be contacted on Tel: 1800 633 063. Are there online tools I can use?Read More