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Dr Barbara Hewson-Bower,
BA (Psychology/Education); Graduate Diploma Counseling; Masters in Clinical Psychology, PhD.

Highly experienced Psychologist having been in private practice since 1989.

Providing psychological support services in Cottesloe or via Telehealth.

My approach

My aim in working with people is to help them overcome current hurdles; explore past hurts and issues (including relationship breakdown issues as well as work related concerns); identify and leave behind unhelpful habits and patterns whilst learning new more functional ones; and, most importantly, to identify and access the strengths that they possess to deal with their inner turmoil or the turmoil the world creates.

I am very focussed on helping clients access these strengths within a positive psychology model.   My aim is to have clients leave each session feeling stronger and more able to cope with their issues.   Not only do I focus on accessing those strengths, I also provide strategies and skill development to build on those strengths.    My mission is for you to thrive and not just survive.    The environment which I create to do this involves complete privacy; warmth; acceptance; respect and trust.    The focus can range from serious conversations to some humour and lightness as well.   

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A safe space to grow…

I believe meaningful change begins in a space where you feel safe, heard, and genuinely understood. Therapy is more than simply talking — it is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and better understand yourself without judgment.

I provide a warm, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore life’s challenges at your own pace. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, grief, or simply feeling stuck, our role is to walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and practical guidance.

Through this process, I help you build insight, strengthen resilience, and develop the tools needed to move forward with greater confidence and clarity. My goal is to create a space where you feel empowered to learn, grow, and evolve into the version of yourself that feels most aligned, calm, and fulfilled.