SACHA MARKHAM

Registered Counsellor & Expressive Therapist

Sacha has a special interest in working with children and young people who:

- are vulnerable and at times immobilised by fears, worries and trauma (Stress, Anxiety)

- are diagnosed with a Disability and struggling to understand and manage their emotions

- present with behaviours that impact on their life and the lives of others (including anger and aggression)

- are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

- find it difficult in social situations to communicate effectively with others (Social Difficulties)

- have low self-image and self-esteem

- have little value or worth in how they see themselves (Identity)

- have had significant change and/or loss in their life (Grief and Family Separation)

Sacha also works with Parents in gaining a better understanding of what might be happening for their child at the time of referral. This includes idenifying strategies to add to the parenting 'tool bag' that might better meet the needs of their child whilst they are travelling on their journey of repair and recovery.

"...it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.”

Donald. W. Winnicott.

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"...it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self”

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EXPRESSIVE THERAPY & COUNSELLING

Sacha has experienced the limitations of talk-based therapies with

people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, young children and

adolescents. To assist people in firstly identifying what is happening in their

body, along with expressing emotions and feelings therapeutically,

Sacha incorporates Expressive, Somatic, Play based and Sandplay Therapies

into her counselling practice alongside Acceptance Commitment Therapy and

Solution Focused/Strength Based approaches.

Expressive Therapies focus on using the body and emotions

for healing. It provides a framework including a wide range of methods

which can be used to explore presenting issues and causes

behind them. It is also empowering for children and young people as

it helps them to identify their own coping strategies and resources

to take into their future journey.

Some of the modalities Sacha uses her work with others includes:

- Emotional Release Processing

(movement, music - drumming, exercise)

- Symbol Work

- Visualisation, Meditation and Mindfulness

- Body Focus and Awareness (including body maps)

- Expressive Colour, Line and Shape

- Expressive Writing, Journaling

- Sandplay

GROUP WORK

Sacha provides Group Work in the following areas:

- DRUMBEAT Program (both for young people and young people and their parents). This program uses music, psychology and neurobiology to reconnect with self and others.

The name DRUMBEAT is an acronym for Discovering Relationships Using Music, Beliefs, Emotions, Attitudes, and Thoughts.

- Girls Rock Group Program. This is a six session program focusing on identity, friendships, core values and wellbeing. The program focuses on current issues facing young girls and provides practical tools to assist

with overcoming adversity.

- Parenting Programs (Positive Parenting Program, Tuning into

Kids Program)

- Meditation / Mindfulness Groups

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing Therapy
Sacha has completed her level 2 accreditation in EMDR. EMDR is an evidenced-based treatment model that utilises bilateral stimulation, including eye movements and tapping to lessen the emotional charge linked to traumatic memories and painful thoughts and feelings. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess triggering or traumatic memories, so that they become less distressing in day-to-day life.

EMDR can help with:

- Flashbacks

- Panic attacks

- Anxiety

- Stress

- Depression

- Sexual or physical abuse

- Childhood trauma

- PTSD

- Dissociation

- Phobias

To understand more about this therapy, visit https://emdrassociation.org.uk

Sacha is a registered EMDR practitioner with the EMDR association of Australia. https://emdraa.org/find-a-therapist/

SUPERVISION

Sacha has completed her Certificate in Supervisor Training and can provide clinical supervision and support to those in therapeutic and counselling professions. Sacha believes in working collaboratively when learning about and improving therapeutic and reflective practice in a safe and

supportive environment.

Please contact Sacha for more information.

ABOUT SACHA

Sacha is registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (Level 4 Accredited), is listed on the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP), is a registered EMDR Practitioner and is a qualified Senior DRUMBEAT facilitator in Australia. She is also a certified Expressive, Somatic and Sandplay Therapist.

Sacha has over 20 years of professional experience working with children, young people and families across various settings including Government,

non-Government and Education sectors. During this time she has also trained with key leaders in numerous fields in providing current evidenced based practice.

Sacha has a flexible approach with those she works with. She is able to meet the needs of clients by adapting each session so that the therapeutic process is individualised. This means that Sacha will travel at the clients pace and walk beside them on their journey whilst taking into account the clients level of cognition and communication skills.

Sacha is also a therapeutic provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and incorporates a strengths based approach in creating a ‘new way forward’ with clients.

Qualifications

EMDR Introductory & Advanced Workshop

Cert. SVS Supervisor Training

Cert. Sandplay Therapy & Symbol Work

Cert. Expressive & Somatic Therapies for Children & Adolescents

BSocSc (Soc Welf); BBehSc (Psych); Cert IV Training & Assessment;

Senior DRUMBEAT Facilitator (Holyoake)®; I-CAN Master Facilitator

Tuning in to Kids Facilitator®

Accredited Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Level 4 Facilitator®

Accredited Critical Incident Stress Debriefing & Management Facilitator

Professional Memberships & Ethics

Registered Member - Australian Counselling Association, Reg 4288 - Level 4

Registered EMDR Association of Australia Practitioner (EMDRAA) - Reg 34389

Eligible for Membership with the Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association (ANZATA)

The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP)

Member of DRUMBEAT Guild - Holyoake®

COUNSELLING APPOINTMENTS AND REBATES

Individual counselling (in person or telephone)

Standard Appointment 45 minutes

Initial Intake Appointment 60 - 90 minutes

Sacha accepts clients referred from GP’s with a Mental Health Care Plan. Sacha is registered with the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG, prov no: AC04288T) and can provide rebates through the following Private Health Insurers:

Saint Lukes Health
CUA Health (telehealth only)
GMHBA
Teachers Union Health
AIA
Westfund
Phoenix Health
Emergency Services Health
Police Health Fund.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Name: Sacha Markham

Mobile: 0413 279 975

Email: hello@sachamarkhamcounselling.com.au

Location: 440 Guinea Street, Albury, NSW

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