“Creating Ripples”

Drawing from the philosophies of “The Ripple Effect” & Positive Psychology “creating ripples” was visualised to symbolise how by exploring our emotions we will grow through our expanding personal insight to live healthy, happy & enriched lives.

“Positive Psychology embodies what every human being can say yes to. Every human being can say yes to more positive emotion. All of us can say yes to more engagement. Every human being can say yes to more meaning & purpose in life. Every human being can say yes to better relationships.”

Martin Seligman PH. D.

If we aspire to achieve a happy & fulfilled life then we must invest the time & energy in cultivating a positive state of mind, implement self enhancing strategies and focus our attention on our emotional health & well being.

What determines Happiness?

Lyubomirsky, Sheldon & Schkade (2005) describe the most important factors that determine happiness. The differences among peoples’ happiness levels were explained by 50% due to a genetically determined “set point”. 10% were due to peoples’” life circumstances” that is health, wealth, marital status etc. Most importantly it was found that 40% of the difference was due to our “intentional activities”. So it is up to each of us, a happy & fulfilled life is attainable!

Vivienne Wisniewski

Vivienne is a registered Psychologist (since 1994). Vivienne has worked within educational settings at Primary & Secondary level, and in private practice. Vivienne has over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, & parents. With a focus on concerns such as family and relationship issues, educational performance and achievement, (including administering IQ testing).

Vivienne has assisted clients with a broad range of issues such as grief and loss, anxiety and depression, trauma, stress, children & adolescents coping with transition and change, dealing with bullying and peer issues, school refusal, anger & disruptive behaviours.

Vivienne’s counselling  orientation includes cognitive behavioural and emotional focused approaches. Her work is influenced by positive psychology & the desire to assist clients to achieve satisfaction and fulfilment in life. Vivienne also has an interest in mindfulness as a means of gaining insight into ourselves and as a tool to managing stress and anxiety.

Vivienne’s orientation is driven by the belief that her role in the counselling process is to assist clients to gain the life skills that will empower them to manage their challenges and relationships, as well as celebrate their achievements and blessings.

Information & tip sheets on these  & other topics can be accessed via The Australian Psychological Society website – www.psychology.org.au

Also available on the APS website is the Charter for Clients, the APS Recommended Fee Schedule and information about Medicare Rebates.

Registration & Memberships

Vivienne is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). www.ahpra.gov.au

Vivienne is also a member of The Australian Psychological Society and the College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists www.psychology.org.au

Office location

Creating Ripples, Psychology for Life Skills
28 Princes Street, Carlton North 3054
Mobile: 0409 200 065
Fax: 9247 2434
Email: vivienne@creatingripples.com.au

Fees: Sessions run for 50 minutes and fees are payable at the time of consultation by cheque or cash, Clients with a referral & Mental Health Care Plan from their doctor can claim a Medicare rebate.

Clients with Private Health Cover do not require a doctor’s referral, however are advised to consult with their Health Insurance provider for clarification regarding individual entitlements.

Cancellation Policy: If appointments cannot be kept 24 hours notice is required to cancel the appointment, allowing for the appointment time to be offered to another client waiting for an appointment. If the required notice is not given, you may be charged the full fee.