The Healing Power of the Brain

Posted by in Anxiety, Brainspotting, CBT, Mind, Psychotherapy, Trauma

Yes, it’s true that the best healing tool is inside our heads and it isn’t the mind contemplating the power of positive thought. Positive thoughts are useful. And we all know it’s better to think positive thoughts than negative thoughts. So keep on thinking positively for a better day to day mood. However, it won’t help fix a chronic long term issue. The Brain The brain is that fatty organ that resides between our ears and consists of the Brain, Brain stem and the body attached – all of which…read more

Nov.25
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Best Healing Power Is In Our Heads

Posted by in Addictions, Adolescent, Alcohol, Anxiety, Brainspotting, Career Stress, Childhood, Complex Trauma, Confidence, Depression, Fears, Grief, Havening Techniques, Hypnotherapy, Learning Challenges, Life Transistions, Loss, Mens Sexual Performance, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Problem Resolution, Psychotherapy, Resource Therapy, Sadness, Self Esteem, Smoking, Social Issues, Trauma

Yes, it’s true that the best healing tool is inside our heads. Mind? And it isn’t the mind contemplating the power of positive thought. Positive thoughts are useful. We all know it’s better to think positive thoughts than negative thoughts. So keep on thinking positively for a better day to day mood. The Brain I am referring to the brain. That fatty organ that resides between our ears and consists of the Brain, Brain stem and the attached body. All of those together forms the Brain-Body System. In itself it…read more

Nov.20
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Nov.02
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Brainscaping – An Integrated Therapy Approach

Posted by in AACHP, Brainspotting, EMDR, Havening Techniques, Life Transistions, Trauma

Andrew Reay had the pleasure of presenting Brainscaping® to the AACHP at the end of September 2019. The AACHP stands for the Australia Association of Clinical Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists. We had to cater for double the planned attendees. Such was the level of interest for the Brainscaping®.  The Brainscaping methodology helps create fast and effective changes for people going through traumas and life transitions. What is Brainscaping? Brainscaping® is a psycho-sensory (mind-body) approach to working with clients. It’s especially good for those clients with long term trauma and complex trauma….read more

Oct.05
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Brainspotting versus Hypnosis

Posted by in Brainspotting, Hypnotherapy

Many of Thinkshift’s clients come to us for therapy delivered via Hypnosis. This is because Hypnosis has been demonstrated to assist a diverse range of day to day issues. From addictions to unwanted habits and from anxiety to coping with transitional life stages and moments, hypnosis has been a therapeutic mainstay. Personally I love hypnosis. As it was my second skillset it will always have fond memories for me. And I’ve conducted thousands of client hypnosis sessions. Times Have Changed Thirty years on, there are a number of new effective…read more

PTSD, Trauma and Complex Trauma

Posted by in Brainspotting, Complex Trauma, EMDR, Havening Techniques, Hypnotherapy, Problem Resolution, Psychotherapy, Trauma

There are many definitions of trauma, the dictionary, DSM-V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of mental Disorders – version 5), ICD-10 (International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems – 10th revision) and none of them really make a difference, because at the end of the day you are left with the memory of a deeply distressing and disturbing experience that is affecting your ability to get on with life. Complex trauma is also called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The nature of the trauma can vary significantly – from witnessing…read more

Jan.04
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Social / Learning Issues ~ Adolescents / Children

Posted by in Adolescent, Brainspotting, Bullying, Childhood, Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Learning Challenges, Problem Resolution, Psychotherapy, Social Issues, Trauma

Adolescence is the most challenging of stage in our cycle of human development. Physically our bodies undergo massive changes, mentally we are evaluated and tested constantly, we find ourselves constantly challenged in the family unit, and finally we are subjected to the unpredictable influences of friendship groups and social situations. Memory enhancement, exam nerves, concentration, procrastination, focus, work ethic and dyslexia can be issues that are central to the challenges that adolescents face on a day by day basis at school, and then magnified at home as environmental circumstances contribute to an already…read more

Jul.04
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Phobias
Jul.04
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Anxiety

Posted by in Anxiety, Brainspotting, Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Panic Attacks, Private Health Insurance Rebates, Psychotherapy

Anxiety is at the root of many mental health conditions, including panic attacks and phobias, and it is often directly correlated with other conditions, such as obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress and depression. Anxiety symptoms include intrusive, obsessive, worried thoughts, confusion, difficulty concentrating, pacing or restlessness, irritability, frustration and despair. A person with anxiety may feel tense, with uncomfortable physical sensations such as trembling, sweating, a racing heartbeat, nausea, and difficulty breathing. The severe and sudden onset of such symptoms is often indicative of a panic attack. Anxiety can also lead…read more

Psychotherapist – Andrew Reay

Posted by in AACHP, ACA, Addictions, Anxiety, Brainspotting, Counselling, EMDR, Frankston Victoria 3199, Havening Techniques, Hypnotherapy, Life Transistions, Mens Sexual Performance, PACFA, Panic Attacks, Private Health Insurance Rebates, Problem Resolution, Psychotherapy, Qualifications, Resource Therapy, Trauma

As Thinkshift’s principal practitioner, Andrew operates from Frankston where he provides high quality, confidential and compassionate assistance to individuals who are ready to change and ready to shift their thinking. Andrew offers a holistic approach and range of therapies to facilitate growth and help achieve the changes his clients are seeking. He firmly believes that clients have the power to shift their thinking. He uses a blend of Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy and Counselling techniques in addition to Brainspotting (BSP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Ego State Therapy,  Havening, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Time Line…read more

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Jul.03
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Feel Better Sooner

Posted by in Addictions, Anxiety, Brainspotting, Counselling, EMDR, Frankston Victoria 3199, Hypnotherapy, Mens Sexual Performance, Panic Attacks, Phobias, Private Health Insurance Rebates, Problem Resolution, Psychotherapy, Smoking, Trauma

Andrew is a skilled professional counsellor with 12 years’ experience. He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and supervises other counsellors in clinical practice. Andrew has worked with a vast range of concerns, in a variety of diverse settings with adults, adolescents, couples and families. Andrew’s supportive, empathic and collaborative approach encourages his clients to be relaxed and at ease. He creates with his clients, an environment to share their issues and concerns: together with his respectful insights, they collaboratively develop a range of solutions. With possible solutions,…read more