Dr Astrid Przezdziecki

Location

NSW

Contact information

mychangedbody@gmail.com

www.mychangedbody.com

Overview

Astrid specialises in working with people facing cancer and haematological conditions. She has also worked in other areas such as pain management and sexual medicine.

Astrid has a strong interest in helping people cope with bodily changes due to illness, treatment side-effects, or other factors. She has extensive experience in providing support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment to illness, and other major life changes. Her approach is theoretically integrated and includes Self-Compassion based therapies, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, amongst others.

Language/s spoken: English

Highest degree / qualification: DipAppSc (Nursing), BA (Hons Psych), MPsych (Clinical), PhD

Professional registration / licensing details: AHPRA Registered Clinical Psychologist; AHPRA Approved Supervisor - Clinical Psychology, Member of ACPA

Format of therapy offered: Individuals

Therapist supervision offered: Yes

Overview of CFT training, supervision, and experience: Compassion Focussed Therapy 2 day workshop with Dr Chris Irons, Compassion Focussed Therapy 3 day workshop with Dr Paul Gilbert, 3 day Self-Compassion workshop with Dr Kristen Neff. Astrid has completed a PhD on self-compassion and changes to body image in breast cancer survivors, and has published associated research.

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