New Foundation Therapy is a specialist trauma therapy and mental health counseling service for children, adolescents and adults. Our aim is to create a safe space where you will be guided and supported to a place of healing and recovery, when struggling with many of life’s challenges. We will walk along side you in your journey to greater emotional growth and wellbeing, resilience and skill building.
Some of the issues that we can assist with include:
- Complex trauma
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Life transitions
- Grief and loss
- Eating concerns
- Emotion regulation
Kristy Durand
Kristy has over 20 years experience helping those with mental health and trauma related issues. She started her career in Canada as a Child & Youth Worker in 2002. Kristy later obtained an Undergraduate (2010) and Masters of Social Work (2018) from Charles Sturt University, here in Australia .
Kristy has worked for a variety of government and non-government services, focusing on mental health and trauma related crisis intervention. Kristy is currently completing her advanced level training in the trauma specific therapy, Somatic Experiencing.
Kristy integrates several other evidence based therapeutic interventions including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Family Based approaches. Kristy works from a strengths based, solution focused perspective that is adapted to fit the needs of each individual’s circumstances.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
“Somatic Experiencing helps people build awareness, coherence, and self-regulation. The result is a deeper understanding of the body/mind connection with improved ability to release and regulate emotions. It also helps manage stress, resolve issues related to trauma, heal from and navigate life transitions, relationships, and build resilience.”
Kate Pabst, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
What to expect in a Somatic Experiencing Session
Somatic Experiencing sessions focus on building awareness and tolerance of your internal sensations. Many people who have experienced trauma often feel uncomfortable in their bodies. That’s why it’s important that we establish safety and containment throughout your session. We often explore sensation, images, behaviours, emotions and meaning making. Somatic Experiencing aims to help your body and mind process the parts of your trauma that are stuck, for whatever reason. Trauma is disruptive and impacts many aspects of life, but Somatic Experiencing is designed to help you get back to a comfortable state of being.
For more information, please see Somatic Experiencing International.
Fee & Service Information
Session Structure
Kristy offers 50-60 minute sessions, face-to-face or telehealth, which includes video conferencing or telephone support.
Fee
A standard 50-60 minute session is $180.
Referral
Simply self-refer by contacting Kristy by phone or email. Your GP can also refer.
Cancellation policy
Less than 24 hours notice incurs a 50% fee.
Victims Services Counseling
The Victim Support Scheme is available to those who have experienced an act of violence in NSW. The scheme provides up to 22 free counseling sessions. Please check your eligibility and provide your Victims Services Counseling approval number when inquiring with New Foundation Therapy.
Private Health
Some private health funds provide rebates for counseling with Social Workers. Please ensure you check with your health fund provider regarding eligibility requirements.
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