Psychological therapy can help to make sense of past and current experiences, identify and address unhelpful patterns of behaviours, build strategies to manage painful emotions, and find meaning and hope for the future.
When we are trudging through the thick of our problems, situations and traumas, we can lose confidence in our ability to find a way out. If left unattended, it can negatively affect how we feel about ourselves and our future. We can lose hope.
At Hope Psychology, we believe that hope is something that can be cultivated and our role as psychologists is to support individuals to do just that. Therapy can help to make sense of past and current experiences, identify and address unhelpful patterns of behaviours, build strategies to manage painful emotions, and find meaning and hope for the future.
Monica Sunwoo
BA Psych (hons) MPsych (clin) MAPS
Monica is passionate about building meaningful relationships and consider it a privilege to play a role in supporting individuals with their mental health needs, equipping individuals with psychological tools, and fostering a sense of hope and self-acceptance.
For the past decade, she has worked as a psychologist in a range of clinical and community settings, including public hospitals, university clinics, educational settings, not-for-profit organisations, community-based mental health services and private practice. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.
Monica is a firm believer in the power of a strong therapeutic bond and prioritises mutual respect and collaboration. She understands it takes courage to work through painful emotions and difficult life experiences, and facilitates a safe and non-judgemental space.
Monica engages in culturally and spiritually sensitive practice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Psychology (clinical)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (hons)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
AHPRA registered clinical psychologist
AHPRA board approved supervisor (clinical)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Hope Psychology Core Values
Authenticity.
When therapists and clients bring their whole and authentic selves (the good, bad and messy) into the therapeutic space, it allows for honest and whole-hearted conversations. Therefore we aspire to bring transparency and vulnerability into our work as therapists, and strive to create a safe and non-judgemental space for others to do the same.
Collaboration.
A therapeutic relationship is built out of the shared willingness, openness and effort of the client and therapist. In order for meaningful therapeutic progress to occur, both parties must be willing to contribute to the work and offer their own expertise, experiences and commitment.
Play.
Therapy sessions don’t always need to be serious and heavy (although it’s also okay if they are!). We view humour and light-heartedness as important therapeutic tools and believe that therapy sessions can be enjoyed!