Therapy

Our mental health and peace of mind are as important as our physical health. We go to the doctor when we feel physically ill, yet we are hesitant to seek help when our minds are down and weary. Since our mind and body are so interconnected, we often find that what we feel in our hearts and minds affects us physically too. Other times we struggle physically which then impacts how we feel emotionally. Understanding how this influences us can also help us achieve better insights about ourselves.

Meet Philip Yazbek

Registered Psychologist

(AHPRA registration number: PSY0004002179)

(NZPB registration number: 90-07288)

I am a registered Psychologist currently practising in Caulfied North, Melbourne. I hold a current AHPRA and NZPB registration, having recently relocated from New Zealand.

I am a relational therapist and have worked extensively with trauma and also bring an organisational psychologist background from my previous experiences. I integrate Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one of my main modalities in therapy because it is so versatile, is trauma-informed and very resource-based, but also a great evidence based therapeutic approach. I interweave it with other modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical behavioural Therapy and others.

I work predominantly with adults and I believe a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, safety and authenticity is so important for our work together.

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Therapeutic Approach

At foremost, I find that building a trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients is central to my overall approach. For many, it may be your first time and possibly the first good relationship where you feel safe and open to sharing your story. I apply an integrated therapeutic approach which means I apply various modalities in my sessions to suit your needs.

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I integrate my approach using a combination of the following:

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Challenges I work with:

  • Anxiety

  • PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)

  • Depression

  • Grief and Loss

  • Complex grief and trauma

  • Men issues

  • Shame

  • Life adjustments

  • Emotional regulation

  • sexuality

What is EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an effective evidence based psychotherapy approach designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It involves recalling distressing events while simultaneously engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements. This process is thought to facilitate the brain’s natural healing mechanisms, enabling the reprocessing of traumatic memories into a less distressing, more adaptive state. EMDR draws on the brain’s inherent information processing abilities, transforming negative images, beliefs, and emotions into positive ones, thereby reducing their psychological impact and allowing for healthier emotional responses and behaviours.

Get In Touch

If you would like to make a booking, I am currently based at the Viewpoint Psychology in Caulfield.

Click on the link in the “Make an Appointment” section below to make an appointment through

The Viewpoint Psychology Practice.

I conduct therapy in a face to face session and online via video call if needed.

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@ The Viewpoint Psychology

Location

The Viewpoint Psychology, 1a Booran Road, Caulfield, 3162