Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment
At Living Consciously, Wendy is qualified to provide you with an advanced level of psychiatric care if you are experiencing mental health distress. She can offer you a psychiatric assessment, diagnose your condition, and offer you an individualised holistic treatment plan. With over 20 years of clinical experience, Wendy offers psychiatric care, guiding your journey towards mental health and healing.
Mental Health Assessment and Treatment
As a mental health nurse practitioner (MHNP) and clinical psychotherapist, she is a specialised healthcare professional who focuses on the mental health and well-being of her clients. Wendy is an advanced practice registered nurse who has undergone additional training in psychiatric-mental health care. Here are some key aspects of care Wendy can provide to you:
- Assessment and Diagnosis: Perform comprehensive mental health evaluations and assessments, which may include mental health history, physical exams, and psychological testing. She can diagnose mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Treatment Planning: Develop individualised treatment plans based on her assessment. This may include medication management, therapy, and referrals to other mental health treatment professionals.
- Prescription of Medications: As a MHNP Wendy has the authority to prescribe psychiatric medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anxiolytics. They monitor patients for efficacy and side effects of these medications.
- Therapeutic Interventions: As part of her psychiatric treatment approach, Wendy also provides psychotherapy, counselling, and other therapeutic interventions to help clients with their mental health issues.
- Education and Support: In addition to psychiatric treatment, Wendy educates clients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and ongoing management strategies. This includes promoting understanding of mental health issues and fostering a supportive environment.
- Collaboration: Wendy is very happy to work with your GP, Psychiatrist or other healthcare providers to ensure good communication about the care you are receiving.
MHNPs play a vital role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services and improving access to care for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
What to Expect in a Psychiatric Assessment
A psychiatric assessment with Wendy involves a thorough review of your mental health history, current challenges, and lifestyle factors impacting your well-being. Wendy’s approach ensures a holistic understanding of your needs, using mental health assessment and diagnostic tools to create an effective plan for psychiatric treatment. From your initial evaluation, you’ll gain insight into the nature of your condition and how best to address it.
Benefits of a Professional Psychiatric Treatment Plan
Receiving an expert psychiatric assessment and treatment plan offers a clear path to recovery, especially for individuals facing complex mental health challenges. Wendy’s mental health assessment and treatment approach focuses on identifying core issues, managing symptoms, and fostering resilience. With a plan tailored to your unique needs, you’ll experience a more effective and compassionate journey toward mental wellness.
Specialised Mental Health Services By Wendy Corliss
At Living Consciously, Wendy Corliss offers a range of therapy and counselling services designed to address complex mental health challenges. Her compassionate, client-centred approach provides a safe space for individuals to explore, understand, and overcome personal struggles. Here are some of the core services Wendy provides:
Depression Therapy
Depression can manifest as an overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness, often difficult to recognise in oneself or others. Wendy provides support for individuals struggling with depression, helping them identify symptoms and develop strategies to regain emotional balance and a renewed sense of purpose.
Trauma & PTSD Therapy
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which affects daily life through flashbacks, anxiety, and emotional distress. Wendy’s trauma-focused therapy, including techniques like indepth psychotherapy, somatic therapy and EMDR, to helps clients process traumatic memories in a safe environment, reducing the impact of PTSD symptoms.
Stress Management
While stress is a common response to life’s challenges, prolonged or excessive stress can impact mental health and well-being. Wendy offers stress management counselling to help clients recognise when stress levels become unmanageable and develop effective coping strategies to restore calm and control.
Substance Abuse and Addiction Counselling
Substance misuse can often mask underlying mental health issues, with up to 30-40% of individuals experiencing both addiction and mental health challenges. Wendy provides counselling for drug and alcohol-related problems, helping clients uncover and address any mental health concerns contributing to substance dependence.
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety, marked by excessive and persistent worry, can significantly disrupt daily life and relationships. Wendy’s therapeutic approach helps clients understand the root causes of their anxiety, providing practical tools and strategies to manage symptoms and achieve a greater sense of inner calm.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Wendy offers counselling and psychotherapy, collectively known as ‘talk therapy,’ to provide a supportive space for clients to explore life’s challenges. Through counselling, clients can discuss concerns such as relationship difficulties, emotional struggles, or personal growth. Psychotherapy offers a more in-depth approach, focusing on understanding and treating long-term psychological conditions like depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Marriage and Relationship Counselling
For couples facing difficulties in their relationship, Wendy offers marriage counselling (also known as couples therapy or relationship counselling) to help partners address issues through open, honest communication. Working with a non-biased, supportive professional allows couples to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their connection.
Each of Wendy’s services is designed with the individual or couple’s unique needs in mind, helping them gain clarity and resilience.
Start Your Journey to Mental Wellness with a Professional Psychiatric Assessment & Treatment Plan
Start your journey to mental wellness with a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Wendy Corliss offers compassionate care both in-person at her Dee Why practice and through secure online sessions, making it convenient for you to receive expert mental health support wherever you are. Whether you’re local to Sydney or prefer the comfort of remote consultations, Wendy is here to help you move forward with a personalised approach to mental well-being.