Paul I. Medew
Founder, Full Circle Counselling
Paul I. Medew is a Family Therapist & Generalist Counsellor working out of consulting rooms in Echuca/Moama. He provides evidence-based psychological assistance to individuals, couples and families facing an array of life stressors and psychological challenges.
An Emotion Focused therapist, Paul draws on proven methods to assist clients to recognise their own needs and build stronger connections for healthier interpersonal, intimate and familial relationships.
An Emotion Focused therapist, Paul draws on proven methods to assist clients to recognise their own needs and build stronger connections for healthier interpersonal, intimate and familial relationships.
about the therapist
After attaining a Post-Graduate Degree of Psychology, Paul went on to complete a Master of Family Therapy through the prestigious Bouverie Centre in Melbourne. He has worked in Melbourne as a generalist counsellor, a drug and alcohol counsellor before expanding into relationship therapy - his specialty - whilst being employed at Relationships Australia as a couples counsellor.
Throughout his career he has continued to study and expand on areas of professional interest. Paul utilises a range of evidence based practices including IFS (Internal Family Systems), Attachment Theory, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) which he employs during his sessions. He uses a relaxed, person-centred approach and maintains that a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and patient is at the core of a successful counselling session.
Paul made a tree change and relocated to regional Victoria from Melbourne in 2019.
He has established Full Circle Counselling; a private practice in the booming Murray River townships of Echuca/Moama, to primarily address the lack of Relationship and Family Therapy specialists in remote areas and as an accessible resource for those seeking relaxed, effective, affordable counselling from an experienced professional in a safe, supported and confidential setting.
He principally works with couples, families, individuals (adolescents and adults) in a counselling capacity. He is particularly attuned to working with people wanting to explore purpose and develop better relationship harmony in their lives, both with others and self.
Areas of practice
Academic Qualifications:
More about Paul:
Paul was born in Papua New Guinea and grew up in Brisbane. After settling in Melbourne, he returned to study psychology as a mature age student after working for a decade as a professional recording and touring musician. He has worked as an IT professional and research assistant. He continues to record and tour with the band Custard and has a daughter, aged 8.
Paul draws extensively from his broad life experience in his work in order to work closely on a human level with his clients. He is a voracious reader of all genres and a dedicated film and history buff.
While he has firmly committed to IFS and parts work as a mode of enduring therapeutic recovery, Paul also has a keen interest in keeping abreast of evidence-based practice and the ways in which new and emerging treatment approaches and techniques are being introduced into and influencing modern therapy.
Throughout his career he has continued to study and expand on areas of professional interest. Paul utilises a range of evidence based practices including IFS (Internal Family Systems), Attachment Theory, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) which he employs during his sessions. He uses a relaxed, person-centred approach and maintains that a strong therapeutic alliance between therapist and patient is at the core of a successful counselling session.
Paul made a tree change and relocated to regional Victoria from Melbourne in 2019.
He has established Full Circle Counselling; a private practice in the booming Murray River townships of Echuca/Moama, to primarily address the lack of Relationship and Family Therapy specialists in remote areas and as an accessible resource for those seeking relaxed, effective, affordable counselling from an experienced professional in a safe, supported and confidential setting.
He principally works with couples, families, individuals (adolescents and adults) in a counselling capacity. He is particularly attuned to working with people wanting to explore purpose and develop better relationship harmony in their lives, both with others and self.
Areas of practice
- Relationship and interpersonal issues
- Parenting
- Family Crisis
- Men’s Mental Health Issues
- Identity, Values, Meaning and Purpose
- Self-improvement and Personal Growth
- Depression and stress
- Sexuality
- Generalised Anxiety
- Social Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex and Childhood Trauma
- Substance Abuse & Dependence
- Anger Management
- Grief, loss & bereavement
Academic Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology - Swinburne University
- Masters in Clinical Family Therapy - Bouverie Centre
- Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy - Bouverie Centre
- Bachelor of Arts major in Psychology - Monash University
- Introduction to Adolescent Counselling - Monash University
- Certificate IV in AOD Work - Turning Point
- Emotion Focussed Therapy Level 1
- EMDR Level 1
- Coherence Therapy Level 1
- Internal Family Systems Level 1 + 2
- CRAF Specialist Training
- Certified SMART Facilitator
- Forensic AOD Workforce Training
- Motivational Interviewing Foundation Training
More about Paul:
Paul was born in Papua New Guinea and grew up in Brisbane. After settling in Melbourne, he returned to study psychology as a mature age student after working for a decade as a professional recording and touring musician. He has worked as an IT professional and research assistant. He continues to record and tour with the band Custard and has a daughter, aged 8.
Paul draws extensively from his broad life experience in his work in order to work closely on a human level with his clients. He is a voracious reader of all genres and a dedicated film and history buff.
While he has firmly committed to IFS and parts work as a mode of enduring therapeutic recovery, Paul also has a keen interest in keeping abreast of evidence-based practice and the ways in which new and emerging treatment approaches and techniques are being introduced into and influencing modern therapy.
contact details
PAUL MEDEW
Founder, Full Circle Counselling
- Office Left: 47 Heygarth St Echuca, Vic, 3564
- Telephone: 0478 672 867
- Email [email protected]
PAUL'S AVAILABILITIES
* Mon - Thu : 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
* Friday 11: 00 AM - UNTIL LATE
* Sat Sun BY REQUEST
NIGHT CLINIC :
* Every Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
* All session time requests welcome.
* Mon - Thu : 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
* Friday 11: 00 AM - UNTIL LATE
* Sat Sun BY REQUEST
NIGHT CLINIC :
* Every Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
* All session time requests welcome.