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Eric Rangel Therapy & Consulting
Empowerment
Eric Rangel Therapy & Consulting
Recovery
Eric Rangel Therapy & Consulting
Transformation & Consciousness

About Eric

Hi there, I’m Eric Rangel Oliveira (he/him)

I’m a counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). I provide evidence-based counselling and therapeutic support for young people and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.

With clinical experience across the mental health, drug and alcohol, and disability sectors, I have worked in both public and private settings, including community mental health services, early intervention programs, outpatient clinical services, alcohol and other drug (AOD) services, and the NDIS.

My therapeutic approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and grounded in evidence-based modalities. I aim to create a safe, collaborative space where clients feel supported to understand their experiences, build new skills, and move toward meaningful change.

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MY MESSAGE TO YOU:

Are you having difficulty staying motivated to change behaviours that affect your mental health, physical health, or social relationships? Would you like to explore what sustains these behaviour patterns and how to transform them? Would you like support to explore how to regulate your mood, manage anxiety and daily stressors, or improve your interpersonal relationships? I would love to support you if you answered yes to any of the above questions.

I OFFER COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY TO PEOPLE TO ADDRESS COGNITIVE, EMOTIONAL & BEHAVIOURAL FACTORS RELATED TO ANXIETY DISORDERS, DEPRESSION, SUBSTANCE USE PROBLEMS, BEHAVIOURAL OR PROCESS ADDICTIONS, TRAUMA-STRESS RELATED ISSUES, AND PHYSICAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide counselling and psychotherapy to people struggling with the following issues:

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Substance use problems

Behavioural addictions or process addictions

Trauma-stress-related issues (PTSD, Complex Trauma, Adjustment Disorders and Prolonged grief)

(PTSD, Complex Trauma, Adjustment Disorders and Prolonged grief)

Physical health problems & Lifestyle Changes (chronic pain, cardiovascular issues and diabetes)

PRACTICE SCOPE

We provide counselling and psychotherapy in Randwick, Bondi Junction and via telehealth to support clients with the following scope:

Anxiety disorders and depression treatment Trauma and stress-related  disorders recovery Substance and non-substance-related addiction counselling Grief counselling Relationship and communication issues, counselling and support Support for low self-esteem issues Chronic health challenges & lifestyle changes Stress management Anger Management Support with LGBTIQA+ mental health and minority stress issues

VALUES

My passion for working within the mental health and addiction field has been ignited by my own journey of self-development and inspired by the amazing recovery journeys of other people.

This passion and inspiration have fuelled my professional and personal values, such as my commitment to work from a harm reduction, trauma-informed and recovery model lens, striving to reduce stigma and support recovery from mental health and addiction problems. These values are grounded in the recognition of the following essential contributing factors for solid recovery journeys:

Hope Positive sense of self Dignity Empowerment Self-determination Self-efficacy Collaboration Safety Meaningful life Respect

Our Services:

Individual Counselling and psychotherapy

SERVICES

At ERTC – Eric Rangel Therapy & Consulting, we provide mental health support through evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy in person and via telehealth to adults and young adults (18 years or older) in Randwick, Bondi Junction, and the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

Sessions are available in English and Portuguese

Office Locations:  Randwick office (Fridays), Bondi Junction office (Tuesdays), and Telehealth Clinic (limited availability).

Please check our service policies for information about fees

You can view our live availability, check appointment options, and book your sessions anytime through our online booking system.
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APPROACH

I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to explore how past experiences related to attachment styles, trauma and unmet needs interact to shape an individual’s coping styles and behaviours.

My goal is to help build resilience, enhance self-efficacy, and achieve overall well-being through sustainable behavioural change.

I practice from an integrative approach to psychotherapy, drawing from the following treatment models, psychotherapy modalities and approaches

Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT)

CBT can help address anxiety, depression, and impulse control disorders. It helps clients identify and challenge distorted cognitions and change destructive patterns of behaviour. CBT’s structured, goal-oriented approach is effective in treating a range of disorders by teaching practical skills that clients can use to manage their symptoms effectively.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is used to support clients in developing skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT helps clients learn to manage their emotions and behaviours in healthy ways, facilitating recovery by building coping skills and improving relationships.

Motivational Interviewing

This technique is integral to help resolve ambivalence about change, enhancing motivation and commitment to positive behavioural adjustments. It’s collaborative, respecting client autonomy and facilitating intrinsic motivation for lasting change.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is employed for clients with entrenched patterns of thinking and behaviour, often underlying chronic depression, anxiety and addictions. This approach can help identify and modify deep-seated life patterns or schemas, enabling clients to break free from repetitive, dysfunctional or maladaptive behaviours (coping mechanisms).

Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy (CT-R)

CT-R can help enhance personal motivation and engagement in activities that are meaningful to the client, focusing on the client’s strengths and aspirations to foster recovery.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is a fundamental component of therapy. It involves educating clients about their health conditions, treatment options, and strategies to manage symptoms, which empowers them and supports adherence to treatment plans.

Harm Reduction

Harm reduction strategies respect clients’ choices whilst aiming to minimise adverse health outcomes associated with risky behaviours, providing a supportive, non-judgmental environment to explore change.

Harm Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-informed Care is an approach to care that ensures that all interactions and therapies are conducted with an awareness of the potential impact of trauma. This approach aims to foster an environment of safety, trust, and empowerment, essential for clients dealing with anxiety, depressive disorders, and substance use issues. It emphasises physical, psychological, and emotional safety, helping clients to rebuild a sense of control and empowerment over their lives.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

EMDR is a structured psychotherapy that helps people process traumatic memories. During sessions, the therapist guides the client to recall a distressing event while engaging in bilateral stimulation (commonly side-to-side eye movements, taps, or tones). This dual attention helps the brain reframe the memory, reducing the emotional charge and replacing negative beliefs with adaptive ones. EMDR is evidence-based for PTSD and increasingly applied to phobias, other anxiety-related conditions, complicated grief, depression and substance use disorders, often yielding faster results than traditional talk therapy.

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