Danielle Dix
Clinical Psychologist
Therapy Approaches
I am trained in these approaches -
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Deep Brain Reorientating (DBR)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reexperiencing Therapy (EMDR
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Schema Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Addictions (worked a number of years in this area)
Family and Couple Therapy (work with individuals on relational issues at present)
I am open to discuss any therapy preferences and to consider your need and good fit, and we always check in along the way.
As I have navigated what works and resonates over a long journey of years of extensive learning and practice in many modalities, I have found best fit and preference for some,
For example, my clients and I have really landed with the help and healing that is possible with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is an exciting model of therapy that is continuing to gain respect internationally. I have dedicated many many hours to IFS official training, I consult in peer groups with two of Australia’s lead trainers, and have assisted with in person and online IFS training programs.
I also love the deep healing that is possible with EMDR, and DBR, which is on the cutting edge of neuroscience. Together these modalities offer a lovely way to face challenges and heal trauma respectfully and effectively.
Therapy with me is always collaborative, intuitive, and creative and is guided by you and what you need help with, my intuition and well honed skills in helping people navigate their internal and external worlds.
I also consider factors such as life phases, hormones (e.g.menopause) and neurodiversity -ADHD/ Autism etc. when framing concerns.
I’m very open to discuss any of this, and it can also be nice to reference when we meet in person as a great start to forming our collaborative space together.
The Healing Space Approach
Healing spaces can regulate stress, ease suffering, and support the connection of the mind, body, and spirit. They also provide a safe container for relational connection, healing and growth
Healing Space Psychology holds a warm space of caring for our common humanity and human struggles, while offering attuned, informed and effective therapy.
Although we often desire help and change, it can be difficult to reach out, to see our challenges or ourselves close up, or to feel the frustration with the gap between our goals or desires and where we are now. If you land in Healing Space, know this is deeply understood.
Healing Space values helping you discover a deeper understanding of how you and the things you feel and do make sense, so there is opportunity for more acceptance of all parts of you. This includes things that may fall under a diagnosis/ disorder, the parts that confuse you, or make life harder in some way.
Some ‘disorders’ may be your neurotype or unique way of experiencing the world, a response of your nervous system, or some unprocessed moments, phases, or traumas that have become stuck in your body and mind.
Sometimes challenges you face may represent understandable protective mechanisms when the past may not have felt safe. Intentional exploration of these components can provide a richer understanding or your own challenges, and offer your unique blueprint for healing.
Rather than get in the way of change, making space to understand, accept, and work with your body, mind, and relational experiences can internal sense of safety, decrease struggles and avoidance, and soften shame and distress.
Together these changes can allow you to move more freely and flexibly in your life, toward more peace, or more passion, toward your relationships, preferences, goals, and purpose.
The room is a place where you can come as you are - whatever that is on the day: You are always welcome to be what you are, and it will be warmly held. You are always invited to speak for your parts, needs, and preferences.
