Areas of Interest
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders in Generalised Anxiety, Phobias, Test/Exam Anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Stress and Burn-Out
- Perfectionism
- Sleep disorders
- Relationship/Interpersonal difficulties
- Adjustment to life events
- General behavioural issues
- Anger management
- Grief and loss
- Assertiveness
- Low self-esteem
- School issues (friendships, motivation, test anxiety, organisation)
- Parenting, Parent-child relational issues
- Attachment issues
Therapeutic Modalities
Geri uses a variety of approaches, including (but not limited to)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Fees $250 for 50-minutes
Referral Options: Medicare, private, private health insurance
Client Group: 10years + and Adults
Dr Geri Abdilla brings a wealth of expertise, having worked as a clinical psychologist for more than 13 years across various settings, including hospital, school, and private practice. Geri is also a board-approved supervisor.
Geri balances private work with work as a school psychologist for a local independent school, where she has worked for over 10 years. Given Geri’s extensive experience in schools, she has particular expertise with issues arising in the school context, such as friendship issues, motivation, bullying, procrastination, time management, organisation, and academic anxiety.
Geri’s experience in private work has also seen her gain comprehensive experience working with adults from all walks of life. Geri has experience in working with adults who want to improve their mood, anxiety, stress management, and personal relationships. Geri understands that many issues often originate in early childhood and adolescence, and she seeks to explore early experiences and family dynamics to form a shared understanding of how patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours were developed. By understanding why certain patterns have developed, Geri can work with you on how patterns can be changed.
Geri seeks to empower her clients to make changes. She espouses the quote by Dr Victor Frankl
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom”
Geri brings a calming and warm presence, and will work with you at a pace that feels comfortable for you.