Ariane Peres dos Santos​
Provisional Psychologist
Werribee: Monday to Wednesday, Friday
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"Life is full of challenges and sometimes it is difficult to manage them without support. My goal is to help you identify, process and deal with your emotions in a healthy productive way.
 
As an experienced overseas Psychologist and Psychotherapist, I have worked with adults, adolescents, children and families from different backgrounds to help them navigate challenges and find strategies to live a more fulfilling life. I have experience in different mental health settings, including community mental health, hospitals and private practice.
 
I am passionate about working with young people and their families, helping them to address a broad range of issues including, but not limited to, perinatal problems, parenthood, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, low self-esteem, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
 
I am particularly interested in early intervention, with a focus on helping children to prevent future psychological problems and to monitor their mental health development. I work alongside parents to provide practical strategies and techniques to better manage difficulties. Therapy in the early years of a child’s life can have a long-lasting impact in their emotional well-being.
 
Through therapy, I ensure clients feel welcomed to share their feelings and concerns, by providing them with a warm-hearted environment, and approaching every issue from a caring and respectful way. 

I apply evidence-based techniques most suited to each individual and families and a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness. I also conduct cognitive/educational assessments.
 
Professional Highlights and Memberships

•   Master of Perinatal and Child Psychology and Psychopathology.
•   Early Detection of Early Childhood Stress Indicators (WAIMH).
•   Applied Behaviour Therapy (ABA).
•   Post-graduate Program in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
•   Bachelor of Psychology.
•   Provisional Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
•   Member of Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
 
Special interest areas

Early Intervention | Children & Adolescents | Anxiety | Depression | Emotional Regulation | Parenting and Attachment | Perinatal support.