Personalised Therapy: Composing Your Path to Wellness
I welcome you to my Bulimba practice, where I’d be honoured to help you through your therapeutic journey.
I believe every person has a unique voice and therapy offers an opportunity to create your personal melody in harmony with purpose, connection and fulfilment.
How I can help you
I offer evidence-based treatments for issues including depression, anxiety, substance use, and neurodivergence. I have specialised in treating stress, burnout and PTSD.
Depression
Overcome persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness to rediscover joy and purpose.
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Address excessive worry and fear to regain control and find peace in your daily life.
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Identify and manage stressors to prevent burnout and promote overall well-being.
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Process and heal from past traumas to find peace and resilience in the present.
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Heal from past traumatic experiences to live a more fulfilling and resilient life.
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Learn effective strategies to manage anger and improve your relationships and emotional well-being.
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Break free from addiction and reclaim control over your life with comprehensive support.
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Understand and manage complex patterns of behavior to improve relationships and well-being.
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Build confidence and cultivate a positive self-image to live authentically and boldly.
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Clinical Psychologist
Dr Aleksander Chojnacki
As a reflective practitioner, I offer tailored treatment approaches. Based in Bulimba, I provide both short-term solution focused psychological strategies and treatment for more complex and chronic issues.
Therapy should not be a one-size-fits-all experience. I collaborate with clients to establish goals and a personalised treatment plan.
DASS-21 Questionnaire
All new patients are encouraged to complete the DASS-21 psychological test. This quick and easy online questionnaire assesses depression, anxiety, and stress levels, providing valuable insights into your mental health.
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therapy approaches
I offer a variety of evidence-based therapies designed to address a wide range of mental health conditions. My approach is tailored to meet individual needs. Together we focus on building resilience, fostering emotional well-being, and promoting personal growth through compassionate and integrative techniques.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you identify and change negative thought patterns to improve your mood and behaviour.
Schema Therapy
Focuses on identifying and changing deep-seated patterns and beliefs formed in early life.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT encourages you to accept your thoughts and feelings while committing to personal values.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
This method reduces distress from traumatic memories through guided eye movements.
Compassion Focused Therapy
CFT helps you develop self-compassion to alleviate shame and self-criticism.
Psychodynamic Informed Therapy
This approach combines various therapeutic techniques to address your unique relationship challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
What will my first therapy session be like?
Your first session will focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and understanding your concerns, goals, and expectations. We’ll discuss your health, childhood, and family history, and you’re welcome to ask questions. By the end, we’ll develop a tailored understanding of your challenges, discuss a treatment plan, and complete questionnaires to help form an accurate diagnosis.
How long is your waiting period?
Waiting times vary. I do my best to accomodate an appointment within three weeks. Please get in touch to discuss more options.
How do payments work?
Choose from several payment options: EFTPOS terminal (accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex) or securely stored credit card information. Medicare rebates can be processed at the end of the session, or you can do so through myGov.
Do you work with NDIS?
Yes, I work with NDIS, providing psychosocial support to enhance the capacity of individuals with disabilities.
Do you work with children?
I see children and adolescents aged 12 and above.
Is there parking at the premises?
Yes, a dedicated client car park and street parking are available.