Groups are a wonderful alternative to private therapy, offering valuable input from others experiencing similar difficulties. During these sessions, we will cover:

• From victim to survivor
• Relationships and triggers
• Living well and aiming high
• Grounding & safety techniques
• Internal & external resources
• Meeting needs

This will be a small closed confidential group. First names only will be used.

Infertility: managing emotions, stress and other

Groups are a wonderful alternative to private therapy, offering valuable input from others experiencing similar difficulties. During these sessions, we will cover:

• Self care strategies
• Difficulties we don’t say out loud
• The love-hate relationship with IVF
• Regaining control
• Grief & anxiety responses
• Hypersensitivities

Antonia Lockitch - 15 years practical experience, specializing in Sexual Assault, Grief & Loss, Couples & Relationship Issues.

Consulting every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at CMC

Qualifications: Grad Dip Gestalt Psychotherapy, B Soc work and Associate Dip Youth Work. Member of Australian Assoc. of Social Workers, Gestalt Psychotherapy Illawarra, ANZICA and Infertility Treatment Authority.

Antonia currently consults at two Monash IVF Clinics and also at the Chermside Medical Centre every Monday & Friday.
 
Antonia is registered as a Mental Health Social Worker, permitting some clients to claim over half of the costs from Medicare under the Mental Health Care Plan. Antonia is qualified as a psychotherapist and Social Worker, with more than 15 years experience in settings such as hospitals, hospice, Sexual Assault Centre, Schools, Tertiary facilities and Infertility Clinics. She is a practising counsellor with experience in and understanding of individual, couple and family issues.

As counselling involves discussing sensitive issues, a safe, confidential, respectful and caring space is essential for clients to be able to explore their life challenges. Whilst providing this, Antonia endeavours to facilitate and support people in taking control of areas that feel overwhelming and stressful, whilst encouraging self care.

"My open approach has seen me work with a wide variety of people. Some of the areas I have a particular interest in are: 

• Infertility, miscarriage, donor related issues and associated loss and grief
• Teenage issues such as depression, self harm, self esteem and body image, bullying, sexual assault and relationships.
• Women who have recently been affected by sexual assault or survivors of childhood sexual assault.
• Individual and couple / relationship issues

 It is a great honour to assist people increase their self awareness and make realistic changes in their lives and relationships. Please feel free to ask me questions or discuss how I could assist you. Please feel free to contact me on 0418 668 448 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Antonia Lockitch"

Please feel free to also visit my website, The Counsellors Room for more information