Evidence-based telehealth psychological services by Elke Ponczek to enhance quality of life and well-being
A caring and experienced psychologist
Elke is a registered generalist psychologist with over 20 years of experience and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She is offering counselling and psychological services via telehealth (videoconferencing and telephone).
Elke provides services to adults and young people who may be experiencing a range of psychological difficulties to help reduce and manage symptoms. She takes a client centred approach to assist people identify and make the changes required to achieve their goals.
My approach to mental health and wellbeing
You will be treated respectfully as we work collaboratively to achieve your goals. By utilising mindfulness and self-compassion principles, I aim to help people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and greater capacity for self-acceptance. I believe that when we can be kind and accepting towards ourselves and others, we move towards experiencing peace of mind.
What is telehealth therapy?
Telehealth refers to either a videoconference consultation involving communication between you and your psychologist using both a video and audio connection, or a telephone consultation.
Telehealth is an accessible and secure way to access one on one videoconference counselling with a qualified psychologist.¹
Is counselling via telehealth effective?
According to the Australian Psychological Society psychological treatment provided using videoconferencing technology has been found to be as effective as a face-to-face appointment for a variety of mental health problems.¹
Your GP and/or psychologist can help clarify whether telehealth consultations are appropriate and suitable for you.
You will be able to access a qualified and highly experienced psychologist from a convenient location. This could be in the privacy of your own home, at work, or in your car.
Medicare rebated sessions are available to those eligible.
¹ Australian Psychological Society Limited, Psychological services via telehealth (videoconference) for people living in rural and remote Australia
What psychological help can be accessed using telehealth?
As a qualified psychologist Elke can assist with a broad range of health issues including:
- Anxiety
- Workplace burnout
- Assertive communication
- Panic attacks
- Worry and perfectionism
- Social anxiety
- Depression
- Stress and burnout
- Relationship difficulties
- Early childhood trauma
- Past sexual assault
- Domestic violence
- Restoring safety following trauma
- Body image issues
- Low self-esteem
- Adjusting to stressful life changes
- Grief and loss
- Emotional regulation
- Sleep problems
- Communication skills
- Identity issues
- Sexuality
- Study and career
- Adjusting to a new culture
LGBTIQ+ inclusive psychology
This service welcomes members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Gender diverse communities.
