Dr Catherine Olweny
BA(Hons), BMBS, MA, MCoun, Dip Clinical Hypnosis, FANZCA, AFRACMA.
I am a Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families. I am also a Registered Counsellor and a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist. I draw on my extensive clinical experience to work therapeutically with children and young people who experience anxiety related to medical procedures, specific phobias such as needle phobia and other medical conditions such as chronic pain and functional gastrointestinal disorders. In addition, I can support children experiencing social, and emotional challenges.
Strengths Based Approach
My approach is strengths based and tailored to your child’s needs. I use a range of therapeutic techniques that encourage your child to discover their own resources to overcome difficulties. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Hypnotherapy and Play based techniques.
- 0409711572
- drolweny@counselling4kids.com.au
Background and Experience
I have worked as a Paediatric Anaesthetist for over 15 years. I have expertise in preparation for medical procedures and work regularly with children who experience procedural anxiety offering both play-based and hypnotherapy-based interventions. I have experience as a Primary School Counsellor providing support to children with a wide range of social and emotional challenges in the school setting.
Affiliations
- Registered Specialist Medical Practitioner (AHPRA)
- Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
- Registered Counsellor Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Certified Practising Member Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
- Associate Fellow Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (AFRACMA)
- Associate member Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA)
- Member South Australian Society of Hypnosis (SASH)
- Member of the Society for Paediatric Anaesthesia in New Zealand and Australia (SPANZA)