We offer a 10-session individually tailored psychological treatment program for people experiencing PTSD and trauma related mental health difficulties. The program is grounded in EMDR and Schema Therapy and it is currently delivered in person or via Telehealth services. Medicare rebates for Clinical Psychology are available.
Carlo has a special interest and experience in trauma and trauma-related conditions. His therapeutic approach is based on a relationship of collaboration, trust, humour, and draws on individual strengths. He is currently only seeing adults (18 years+) for psychological therapy. Trauma can present in varied ways and this might include assisting clients with difficulties related to any of the following conditions:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder/adjustment disorder (e.g., related to military/veteran experience, domestic violence, childhood abuse, workplace/motor vehicle injury)
- Grief/bereavement,
- Anxiety, depression,
- Interpersonal issues,
- Health related issues (e.g., chronic pain),
- Eating difficulties, substance misuse, and other addictive behaviours (e.g., gambling, online gaming).
Services not provided:
- Reports for court, legal, or Centrelink purposes
- We do not offer therapy for children/adolescents under 18 years; forensic clients or clients who require mandated counselling (e.g., clients on parole or probation); clients with active psychosis or significant substance dependence abuse (e.g., medical complications)
- We do not provide ongoing emergency or crisis management. In case of a crisis/emergency please call LIFELINE - 131114 or the mental health crisis service 1800 424 017. In an emergency situation, please call 000.
Telehealth
Telehealth is a form of psychological service provided via internet technology, which can include consultation, treatment, transfer of medical data, emails, telephone conversations and/or education using interactive audio, video, or data communications. The platform used by Carlo Jacobs-Bloom for telehealth is CoVIU. CoVIU is set up in such a way that it offers a high level of security. It is endorsed by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as a reliable and easy to use telehealth platform.