Phil Botha holds a Master of Counselling Psychology and postgraduate degree in Theology. He has over 30 years’ experience in counselling in different contexts, and over 17 years as a practising Psychologist. He is registered as a Psychologist with the AHPRA.
Phil has extensive training and experience in a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic therapies, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis and Solution-Focused therapy.
Phil also employs Brainspotting – a powerful treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of pain and trauma.
These specialist modalities allow focused treatment of post-traumatic stress, developmental trauma and trauma-related conditions. Phil’s compassionate and creative approach to counselling allows him to select the treatment that is best suited to your unique circumstances.
With a keen interest and involvement in sport, as well as extensive research into sport and performance psychology, Phil also assists individuals and teams to improve their sport performance on all levels.
As well as treating individual adults and couples, Phil is a talented adolescent psychologist. Teens and young adults benefit from Phil’s sports performance therapy, trauma therapy and unique approach to counselling for depression and anxiety.
Phil brings authentic, compassionate emotional healing to The Bondi Psychologist. He aims to inspire and empower both individuals and couples to reach their inherent potential.
- Check Phil Botha’s appointment times at the Bondi clinic.
- Other times available by arrangement where possible.
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