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CHRISTIAN PSYCHOLOGIST SUTHERLAND SHIRE

Therapy for Christians

Tender Studio Psychology believes that faith impacts every area of who we are and how we heal.

Christians don't need to see a Christian psychologist to receive excellent mental health treatment - but, just as some people may prefer to work with a psychologist of a particular gender, having a psychologist who aligns with your values and worldview can make a world of difference.

For some, it gives them comfort to speak to a psychologist without having to explain the unique intricacies of their faith and/or church. For others, their concerns are specific to their faith, and a Christian psychologist is essential to offering freedom and healing. 

Tender Studio is able to utilise a faith-based approach for Christian clients if that is what they desire. 

Do I need to be a Christian to attend Tender Studio?

Not at all. The primary purpose of Tender Studio is to provide the best psychological therapy to everyone in our local community - regardless of their age, gender, cultural background, beliefs, or life journey.

All psychologists are bound by a code of ethics that ensures they remain impartial and non-judgmental of all patients regardless of their beliefs. Clients of any religious background can be assured that they will be treated respectfully and receive the same high quality of care. Tender Studio will not discuss anything associated with the Christian faith unless our clients invite it or take the first step.

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DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Common Statements From Christians Who Start Therapy

  • ​I’ve been deeply hurt by the church and am struggling to trust again.

  • I feel like I’m always trying to win God’s love.

  • I frequently help others with their pain and have no one to talk to about mine.

  • I struggle being transparent and vulnerable. 

  • I need to learn how to set and maintain boundaries.

  • I struggle with feeling worthy in God’s eyes and in my own.

  • I want to break free from guilt and shame.

  • I need help navigating forgiveness for myself and others.

  • There’s something getting in the way of going deeper in my faith.

  • I just need someone outside of my church to vent to.

  • I feel like no one at my church understands me.

  • I want to learn how to take every thought captive.

  • I’m ashamed of who I am and the things I’ve done. 

  • Why has God allowed this to happen to me?

  • I want to better understand God’s purpose for my life.

  • I have religious trauma that I want to work through safely. 

SEE YOURSELF IN GOD'S IMAGE

Find Freedom and Purpose

Seeing a Christian psychologist is particularly helpful for two types of Christians:

  1. Those who identify as Christian, but want psychological support for non-faith related issues (we have to work through the human stuff before we can work on the spiritual stuff!)

  2. Those whose concerns are specific to their faith

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Some of the ways that Christian psychologists in the Sutherland Shire can uniquely help you on your faith walk if your concerns are specific to your faith:
 

  • Identifying thoughts, emotions, or behavioural patterns that get in the way of your relationship and connection with Jesus

  • Identifying wounds that need to experience the healing presence of Jesus

  • Acknowledging parts of you that have a hard time trusting God

  • Disillusionment and doubt about God, the Church, or church members

  • Restoring and healing parts of you that have been hurt by God, the Church, or church members

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At Tender Studio, we believe that we have been made in God's image. Along the way, we pick up thoughts about ourselves that have distorted seeing ourselves in God's image - the mirror has become smudged and unclear.
 
We are passionate about cleaning the mirror so that you have more clarity about who you are in Jesus, more access to His healing presence, and the ability to abide in Him whilst living an abundant life.

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ALL ABOUT US

The Christian Psychologist

Brittany Van de Straat, Principal Psychologist at Tender Studio Psychology, has a long-standing Christian background.

 

Brittany has been a Christian for over 15 years and is currently an ACC ordained minister and pastor at her local church in the Sutherland Shire, focusing primarily on individual pastoral care for the community and congregation.

 

Despite being an active member of a pentecostal church, Brittany welcomes all Christian denominations, backgrounds, and understandings.

 

Brittany also possesses a Diploma in Christian Ministry and Theology.

 

If you'd like to know more, we welcome your questions - contact us at hello@tenderstudiopsychology.com.au.

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Experience Freedom

You can live free from self-doubt and deep wounds and see yourself as worthy of God's love.

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