About
Perspective
Enhancement
Therapy
About
If we view mental health on a continuum, we can have a hopeful, fulfilled and enhanced perspective at the positive end of the continuum. At the other end however, we can experience a highly disillusioned view of life. Not all aspects of our lives are evenly balanced. The four key areas of life that I explore with people include their sense of self, relationships, environments, and activities of daily life.
Perspective Enhancement Therapy allows enables me to adopt a holistic and eclectic approach to practice. A range of techniques and interventions are utilised with people depending upon the areas of life that may be generating distress. It is important to provide a road map for clients to help them pinpoint the source of their stressors as well as formulate possible solutions.
For enquiries please email admin@persectiveenhancement.
Dr Carolyn Perry
B.A, B Soc Wk; M Soc Wk; PhD.
Psychotherapist and NDIS Provider
As a social worker with over 30 years of experience and meditation teacher, I have always held a strong desire to see improved mental health services for individuals and their families.
My PhD thesis completed in 2008 entitled Towards a Theory of Perspective Enhancement for Mental Health allowed me to develop a practice framework to better understand the conditions and contingent factors that contribute to an enhanced state of mental health and well-being for people experiencing disillusionment with life. I strongly believe that therapeutic landscapes and spiritual growth are fundamental to our well-being.
I have trauma informed approach to practice and work people with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress, relationship problems, PTSD and those who have experienced psychosis and addictions.
I utilise a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, DBT and problem solving and relaxation techniques. I also incorporate attachment focused EMDR and IFS techniques in therapy.
I have a strong interest in suicide prevention and awareness and have facilitated a range of mental health retreats and workshops.
For enquiries please email admin@persectiveenhancement.