About Creating Calm Therapy

Anita-Joy Louis brings to every session over 20 years of clinical experience, knowledge and professional training in the areas of grief and loss, general anxiety, depression, stress, change and transitions. She brings a wholistic dimension which honours the physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of the individual.

She works in a collaborative way to help you harness strengths you may have overlooked that have helped you through other tough times. She will also enable you to consider new ways to manage current stressors.

Alongside working in private practice she has worked for 12 years in interdisciplinary teams in hospital and home-based palliative care settings. She is committed to ongoing professional development and consequently offers clinical practices which are supported by current theory, practice and research. 

Because of her background in Education, Anita-Joy is aware of the importance of timely and individually paced approaches and interventions with her clients within a non-threatening relationship.

Over the past 30 years, Anita-Joy has also developed a personal spiritual practice, which includes meditation.  She is able to bring her experiences in this realm into her work.

Research consistently shows the most significant factor influencing success in therapy is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

“For over 20 years I have been privileged to be trusted with the deep personal concerns of a great many clients as they endure challenging times of distress and uncertainty in their lives. I have been touched by their individual stories; their courage in the face of pain, sorrow, loss and also their capacity to change. Over time I witness and celebrate with them the gradual shifts and successes that bring new insights, hope and new meaning to their lives. Many report having embarked on the  therapeutic journey feeling so lost they have doubted any real change was possible. The changes they achieve not only enhance the well being of clients, but have positive impact on their relationships. There is a ripple effect when clients engage in creating calm within themselves. That calm transfers to others and makes for more ease and connection. Those they love reap the benefits too. Research consistently shows the most significant factor influencing success in therapy is the quality of the relationship between the therapist and client. Growthful outcomes are more likely when the therapist engenders a trusting and respectful relationship with the client. The ‘right fit’ between the therapist and client matters.   I welcome you to contact me for a 20 minute free initial consultation. This will give you the opportunity to know if what I offer could be the ‘right fit’ for you.” Anita-Joy Louis Creating Calm Therapy

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Human Services, LaTrobe University
Certificate at Advanced Level in Clinical Spiritual Care
Certificate in Gestalt Therapy
Diploma in Education, Curtain University