Having attained a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology in Australia and the Level 2 Resilience Doughnut Accreditation, Clinical Psychologist, Christina O'Connell has been helping people overcome adversity and challenges for over a decade. 

 

From 2008-2017, Christina practiced at the highly respected, Resilience Centre with practice director Lyn Worsley in Sydney, Australia. During her time at the Resilience Centre, Christina worked with a wide variety of clients, from children, young adults and parents to senior citizens dealing with various mental health issues.  

 

Over the past decade Christina's experience working with young adults in one-on-one sessions, group sessions and large seminars has furthered her ability to connect with young adults in various ways to help them build resilience. Christina is also proficient in the enneagram personality assessment, which provides individuals with greater insight into their levels of personal development in times of stress or growth.

 

Christina has been interviewed by Leigh Hatcher, from Sydney radio station Hope FM and has also shared her wisdom on parenting podcast, Kinderling, Christina discussed various topics including emotional intelligence, self efficacy, how to predict successful outcomes in adulthood and parenthood.

 

Christina's unusual balance of humor, direct communication, emotional insight and integrity, supports Christina's patients to develop their skills to deal with their challenges to reach a place of real authenticity and healing. 

 

Inspired by the work of John Gottman, the research of Brené Brown and the insight of Richard Rohr, Christina continuously explores ways to develop her emotional understanding and practical skills. Christina's curiosity ensures she always has her finger on the pulse of the latest techniques and findings in the industry, and from time to time makes alteration to ensure her patients and those who attend her seminars are served with the well-rounded, up-to-date information.

 

Christina holds a calm and safe therapeutic space in her one-on-one sessions, which are a balanced mix of practicality and reflection.

She uses an integrative approach incorporating cognitive behaviour therapy, solution focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and play therapy. 

 

In her seminars, Christina employs a plethora of interactive strategies to ensure the specific audience is engaged and empowered with tools and tactics to better their mental health and overcome obstacles.