Ms Teresa Jerry Wilfred
Psychotherapist
“Competent - Certified Family Counselor and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist dealing with trauma & grief & Safe Talk Therapist focusing on suicide prevention. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and believe in providing interactive, engaging and an open environment where the clients feel safe and validated”
About Me
Approach
Services
Trauma Informed Therapist / Healing I Relationships / Family / Psycho Education / Boundaries / Self Love & Acceptance / Abuse / Child Sexual Abuse / Mental Health / Emotional Regulation
I have an MS in Counseling & Psychotherapy and a certified Family Counselor and Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapist dealing with trauma & grief, hold PG Diploma in Early Childhood, Learning Disability & Early Interventions. A certified SafeTalk Therapist focused on suicide prevention for all. Certification in Stress Management, Body Language and Psychology of Everyday.
I have an eclectic approach to therapy and believe in providing confidential, interactive, engaging and an open environment where the clients feel safe and validated.
Services Offered:
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Couples
- •Families
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Parents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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.
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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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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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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:
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Psychotherapist
A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.
Qualifications
Kuvempu University
National Institute for Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore in association with Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Registrations
Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavior Therapy / Medical University of South Carolina
Certification / NBCC - ACEP
SafeTalk Certified
Certification
Family Counseling
Certification
Accredited Facilitator - Couples Assessment / Prepare & Enrich; India
Accredited Facilitator - India
Stress Management / IIT - Karagpur ( Ministry of HRD; Govt. of India)
Certification