The Cognitive Centres is a safe place for all people to reflect on their life experiences and challenges that have impacted their life, no matter if it feels like a big or small issue.
The foundation of our work utilizes the bio-psycho-social model to ensure a holistic approach and we believe this is the best way to enhance our general well-being. We place emphasis on building meaningful and purposeful therapeutic relationships.
Client Centered
Respect & Non-Judmental
Social Justice
Compassion & Care
Safety
Decision Making
English, Mandarin & Cantonese
Catherine is the founder of The Cognitive Centres. She is a therapist that has over 12 years of experience in working alongside adults, children, young people and families to support them to overcome crisis and achieve positive change in their life. Catherine is a warm, friendly, honest and genuine therapist who aims to provide a safe and non-judgemental space where her clients can feel safe, heard, and get to know themselves better as they heal through their challenges.
Catherine is passionate and genuine in supporting people from all ages, to explore better ways to cope with their life challenges; alongside advocating for them. She has extensive experience in working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, domestic and family violence, and mental health. She also very experienced in working with people who come from Cultural and Lingustic Diverse backgrounds as she comes from Malaysia and has Chinese culture background.
Catherine was a registered nursed overseas and she applies the bio-psycho-social model as her underpinned framework to work with her clients. She uses a holistic approach to provide support that is tailored to the client’s current needs; working from a holistic, person-centered, strength-based and trauma informed perspective.
If you feel that I am a good fit, you can book an appointment with me via phone or email. You will be sent some forms to fill out prior to your initial appointment and we will meet in our first session.
I have been to see many different therapists since I was young and I never thought that I could quickly open up with Catherine in our first session. Catherine has made me feel warm, unjudged and was genuine in her desire to help me and I feel glad to have met her.
I been through crisis situations twice and Catherine has been my counsellor that walked with me together on this journey. She inspired me to work in the community services to help more vulnerable populations in the community.
I can’t say thank you enough to Catherine for everything she has done for me to help me leave the abusive relationship with my ex-partner and rebuild my life.
Catherine is very aware of my dilemma especially the conflict from my cultural background. She provided me with a lot of resources to support myself to become confident to make the decision for my life. I have learned a lot from her.
I worked with Catherine for two years in the domestic violence space. Catherine often went above and beyond for her clients, placing them at the centre of all her work and supporting them through really difficult times of their life. Catherine provides a safe, calm and non-judgemental space where she utilises her wide range of skills to support people of all ages. Her knowledge of systems, advocacy, counselling models, neuropsychology and the impact of trauma is extensive and something she applies with all her clients. She was also someone other workers turned to for support when they were “stuck” and her advice was always considerate and helpful.
Catherine is calm and well-grounded. She has the ability to bring the best out of me. She motivates and inspires me to work in depth and empower me in my practice. Appreciate her knowledge and truthfulness.
Catherine is excellent in supporting clients at all life stages for their individual needs. With a strengths-based approach and sincere connection Catherine promotes well-being, recovery and client centred models of care. Holding a space for individual healing is one of Catherine’s greatest skills that has assisted many families to recover and prosper in their life.
The Cognitive Centres (TCC) is a private health service that provide counselling service for adult and children as a fee-paying service.
Our session prices are based on a sliding scale with “a ranged of fee prices”, which means that the price is negotiated once has been confirmed by the therapist. We see clients funded by the following third party
Please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding the services you require and fee schedules.
The Cognitive Centres operates on the land of the Yugambeh, Yuggera, and Turrbal Peoples. We acknowledge the People who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respect to the Elders past, present, and emerging and extend that respect to all First Nations’ Peoples. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ wisdom, heritage, beliefs, culture and continued connection to the Country.
