In-person appointments will take place in our refurbished office environment, offering fully private rooms and personalised care.
Our office is conveniently located in Ballarat East. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy (i.e., video-chat and/or phone appointments).
Address: 191 Humffray Street North Ballarat East Vic 3350
Dignity therapy is a brief, evidence-based intervention designed to help individuals reflect on their lives, find meaning, and leave behind important messages for loved ones.
The process typically results in the creation of a legacy document, also known as a “generativity document” – a permanent record of reflections, memories, and important messages that can bring comfort and connection before, during and after death that can be passed on to loved ones.
Although traditionally offered to people with life-limiting illnesses, Dignity Therapy has also been used with others seeking reflection and meaning making. Research has shown that Dignity therapy can:
· Reduce anxiety and depressive responses
· Support a sense of a “better death”
· Strengthen connection with loved ones, and
· Facillitate bereavement
| Registered Psychologist |
Currently accepting new referrals for Dignity Therapy
Appropriate referrals include PTSD and/or ongoing impact of trauma,
responses such as anxiety and depression, adjustment-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive responses; whereby, the presenting difficulties are on the background of trauma and/or chronic stress
Rose is a registered psychologist who works with adult individuals (aged 18 years and above). Rose currently works in a community/psychology clinic and has previous experience working in schools. Rose provides evidenced-based therapeutic interventions (i.e., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neuroscience-Informed-CBT, Trauma-Focused-CBT, Schema-Informed-CBT, DBT-Informed Treatment, Dignity Therapy and EMDR), working alongside individuals seeking mental health support.
Rose commonly works alongside individuals who present with PTSD, and/or individuals who are experiencing the ongoing impact of trauma. Rose has experience working with responses such as anxiety and depression, adjustment-related concerns, and obsessive-compulsive responses; whereby, the presenting difficulties are on the background of trauma and/or chronic stress. Rose approaches her practice in a trauma-informed manner, focusing on client safety and empowerment.
Rose provides psychological support to carers (i.e., individuals who are currently fulfilling a caring role, or have previously fulfilled a caring role), in support of those who support others. Rose’s experience extends to supporting those who are providing end-of-life care, experiencing significant loss following the provision of care, and/or providing support to individuals with mental/physical health concerns.
Rose is passionate about Dignity Therapy, providing people with an opportunity to seek reflection, make meaning, and pass on important messages to loved ones. Dignity Therapy is traditionally offered to people with life-limiting illnesses and has been successfully applied in various contexts. Rose has trained alongside the founder of Dignity Therapy, Harvey Chochinov. Further, Rose has completed the Dignity Therapy training program via Barwon Health and lead by Russell Armstrong.
Appointments available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and select Saturdays
Contact Rose directly:
(P) 03 5340 0655 | (F) 03 5326 1244
(E) rose@humffraystreet.com
TEXT ONLY Mobile
Service 0429 500 282
Please note, we are not an emergency and/or crisis service.
Should you require immediate assistance, please contact 000 in the event of an emergency, and always travel to hospital in an ambulance.
Please see below a list of services should you require after hours telephone counselling or crisis support:
Lifeline (24/7): Ph 13 11 14
Beyond Blue (24/7): Ph 1300 22 46 36
SuicideLine Victoria (24/7): Ph 1300 651 251
MensLine Australia (24/7): Ph 1300 789 978
Parentline Victoria (7 days/8am - 12pm): Ph 13 22 89
Kids Helpline (24/7): Ph: 1800 55 1800
Ballarat Mental Health Services (24/7): Ph 1300 247 647 (Access and triage service)
Please note, www.humffraystreet.com and associated email addresses and contact numbers may not be monitored regularly and should not be used for correspondence in an emergency.
Complaints process
If you have concerns about your treatment, you are encouraged to discuss these with your psychologist directly. If the matter cannot be resolved, you may contact:
· The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA): www.ahpra.gov.au or 1300 419 495
· The Australian Psychological Society (APS) for ethical guidance: www.psychology.org.au or 1800 333 497.