Hi, I'm Helen!

This is the part of the website where we drop the third person tense and I get to properly introduce myself! I am the 'Billows' of Billows Psychology - pleased to meet you.

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I'm a registered psychologist in Adelaide, South Australia - I'm an Adelaide Hills local, and if you see me around I'll probably be on my way to pilates, buying my eighth coffee for the day, or taking my little boy for a nature stroll.

 

I am a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). Not to toot my own horn, but I'm one of the most highly trained EMDR practitioners in South Australia. I am accredited by EMDRAA in the use of EMDR with clients, and in supporting the training of other therapists learning EMDR. I very much consider myself a trauma, and specifically, EMDR therapist - this is the work I LOVE and am extremely passionate about. I am a 'root cause' therapist - I'm not interested in staying on the surface and simply teaching you to cope. I want to help you genuinely heal so you can authentically feel better and stop living with suffering.

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I take a very warm, friendly and compassionate approach to therapy. I am also deeply respectful of my clients, and I believe an important part of respect involves healthy honesty delivered with kindness. In other words, I can be a straight-shooter when needed -I will absolutely call you out if you tell me you're about to reconnect with your toxic ex for the umpteenth time.

 

I believe that in order for therapy to be successful, you need to feel safe, understood and genuinely heard. It is my utmost priority to ensure that happens in our sessions together. ​I'm also a big advocate for the role of humour in the therapy space. Laughter, when used and timed appropriately, can be a wonderful therapeutic tool. It's not unlike me to reference a meme I saw on Instagram when the timing's right.​

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I won't bore you with the details, but I have completed extensive and advanced, specialised training in trauma, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma and dissociation. I know my stuff in these areas and am highly skilled in the use of EMDR in working with conditions of this nature. 

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​I also use Dialectical-Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and other 'parts' approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy. These modalities are helpful to weave in with EMDR, particularly in more complex presentations of trauma like C-PTSD.​

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If you think I might be a good fit for you, I encourage you to reach out! I look forward to hearing from you 😊