Chris

Dr Chris Westinghouse

Psychotherapist

Dr Westinghouse deals with a wide variety of mental health issues - from simple things that rob you of the pleasure of living to the more destructive psychiatric disorders. Telehealth service available globally.

About Me

Dr Westinghouse guides clients through a wide spectrum of mental health concerns. This includes everything from subtle worries that diminish daily pleasure to more complex psychiatric disorders. He offers dedicated guidance for each unique situation. His global telehealth service provides accessible, confidential sessions, ensuring support is available wherever you are. Clients facing diverse life challenges will find a clear, personal path forward.

Approach

Conversations start with your immediate concern and move quickly into practical steps that feel manageable rather than overwhelming. From my office in Mandurah or during online sessions in English or Afrikaans, we set a clear pace—short term goals, focused exploration, and regular check-ins so progress is visible between meetings. Sessions blend talking, behavioural experiments and skills practice tailored to anxiety, grief, trauma or burnout, with optional written reflections between appointments. People seeking steady, solution-focused support tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


University of South Africa (UNISA)

University of South Africa (UNISA)

Pacific Western University

Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

ICI

Registrations


Australian Counseling Association

Registered Counsellor

Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Registered Counsellor; Psychotherapist

International Association of Applied Neuroscience (Psychotherapy)

Member

European Psychiatric Association

Psychiatry / Psychopathology

Service Area


Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice of Dr Chris Westinghouse

In-person & Online

Perth, Western Australia

Australia