Shannon Gostelow
Registered Psychologist, Parramatta
Adult/Older Adult Mental Health
BA Psych (Hons)
Shannon is deeply committed to empowering individuals by enhancing their resilience and focusing on their strengths and growth. She brings humour and warmth to the counselling space, creating a supportive and engaging environment. Person-centred and dedicated to fostering positive change, Shannon passionately values each individual she works with.
Areas of Counselling Practice
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Anxiety, panic and phobias
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Mood disorders, Bipolar I and II
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High creativity
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Older adults
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Emotional dysregulation, impulsivity
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Adjustment and life transitions
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Burnout and workplace issues
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Family and relationship difficulties
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Communication and conflict resolution
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Pain and health concerns
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Pre and post natal
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Grief and loss
Professional Experience
Shannon brings extensive experience in assessing and providing psychological interventions for generalised anxiety, social anxiety, depression, mood disorders, substance use, stress, adjustment, workplace issues, and relational difficulties.
She has developed strong vocational skills from her work assisting those seeking employment within the Department of Human Services and has also worked within private practice settings.
Before becoming a psychologist, Shannon trained and worked as a professional actor, which uniquely positions her to work effectively with highly creative individuals.
Shannon is dedicated to being sensitive to and respectful of people’s deeply held values around culture, identity, and meaning. She is committed to working inclusively with people of all faiths and belief systems.
Counselling Style
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Supportive counselling and motivational interviewing
- Intuitive and compassionate
