ABOUT SERGIO

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Experience

Sergio is a born and bred Fremantle local.
With many years experience in Perth, Western Australia and Europe.

Sergio helps you get things off your chest.
He listens, gives information, advice or instructions, as needed.

He has the skills, training and knowledge to assist you achieve your challenges and dreams.
From the everyday, to the exceptional.

Sergio uses current, state-of-the-art research and techniques.
He will assist you to reduce your suffering, find answers and make meaningful break throughs.

Leading to better results and real, positive changes.

Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.
Sigmund Freud

Becoming a Psychologist

"I was encouraged by my sister to study psychology. She saw something in me I had yet to see.

Her insight is something I haven't forgotten.
I learned that with the right help, you start to realise what you are capable of.

So I read about intelligence and personality having, of course, to test my own!
I explored the ‘unknown’ parts of my mind through Rorschach’s ink blots.

I find psychology’s blend of science and art fascinating.

Degree complete, I went overseas, meeting my Italian family.
Building this connection helped strengthen my purpose.

To know myself better, and in turn, to help others know themselves better.
What did I discover?

I love making pizza, ice-cream and coffee.
I love to laugh out loud, ride rollercoasters and the Fremantle Dockers.
I love my family, the company of others as well as being on my own.

I’d love to meet you, hear your story and discuss what I can offer you.

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What do I know about myself?

Research

Types of help sought

I was curious about what types of help people look for when faced with an issue.
Mainly so I could ensure I was providing my clients what they needed.

I began research at Murdoch University on

1. different types of help people seek
e.g. comfort, expression, instruction or advice

2. who they seek it from
e.g. counsellor, friend, doctor, family member, etc.

3. depending on the kind of issues they were facing

4. and their gender.

Balancing education with
practical experience

Tertiary Degrees

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Murdoch University, WA.

Bachelor of Psychology, Murdoch University, WA.

Graduate Diploma in Business (Marketing), Edith Cowan University, WA.

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.

Psychology Board of Australia (Psychologist and Supervisor for Psychology Registrars).

Medicare Australia.

Australian Psychological Society.

Government of Western Australia Working With Children Card.

Training

2 year Certificate in Counselling: Nationally Accredited - CSTC

Family & Relationship Therapy: Level 1 - William St Family Therapy Centre

Bachelor of Psychology Practicum: Adult Mental Health - Bentley Health Service

Working with Drug Use - Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services

Solution Focussed Brief Therapy - Centrecare Marriage & Family Service

Single Session Family Consultation - Bouverie Centre

Dealing with Disclosures of Sexual Abuse - SARC

ASIST Train the Trainer - Living Works QLD

safeTALK Training for Trainers - National Centre for Suicide Prevention Training

Becoming a Sexuality Educator - SECCA

Training School and Group Facilitator Certificates - Holyoake

DBT Skills for Adolescents - Cognitive Behavioural Consultants LLP

Applying the CBT Model - Centre for Clinical Interventions

Suicide Workshop - Samaritans

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Family Life Development Centre

Addictions Workshop - WA Drug Authority

ASIST (Living Works) - Lifeline

LGBTI Training - Freedom Centre

Vicarious Trauma - SARC

Trauma Counselling - SARC

Trauma Informed Care and Practice - ASCA

Continuous Quality Improvement in Mental Health Agencies - Centre for Business Solutions

Critical Incident Stress Management - Prime Corporate

safeTALK (Living Works) - MATES in Construction QLD

CISM: Group Crisis Intervention - CISMFA

Improving Children’s Sleeping Patterns - Ngala

Safety & Health Representatives Course - IFAP

Change & Transition Management - Madeline Long

Child Abuse Workshop - ACCCA

Cyber Safety and Young People - ySafe

Cultural Awareness - 360 Health + Community

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