About

Philosophy & Approach

Collaboration. Clarity. Connection.

Meet The Founder

Stephanie Blackman Ballard

Our founder, Stephanie Blackman Ballard, is a trauma- and neuro-informed psychotherapist and adopts an integrative approach tailored to individual needs and preferences. She draws from an array of evidence-based methods, blending psychological theory with contemporary neuroscience to enhance the healing process. Interventions often utilised include but are not limited to: Psychodynamic, Gestalt, Attachment and Acceptance & Commitment therapies.

Stephanie’s experience working in diverse clinical settings – low-cost agencies, a psychiatric hospital and schools – encompasses an age span of 12 – 90 years. This extensive training and diverse experience has enhanced her adaptability, enabling her to work with a wide range of clientele.

In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys dancing, playing tennis, watching musical theatre and opera, and walking her dogs.

Philosophy

The Connectry Private Therapy practice provides high-quality, customised care with a focus on meeting your unique therapeutic goals and facilitating genuine progress. We see therapy as a collaborative, thought-provoking and perspective-shifting process that is ultimately meant to cultivate healthier emotional connections to yourself and to others. Psychotherapy also has the capacity to create and remodel physical connections within the brain that contribute to improved mental health.

Approach

As a therapy practice, we draw from a plethora of evidence-based methods. Where relevant, we also incorporate findings from neuroscience research, an essential lever in understanding and unlocking the brain’s functioning which can significantly enhance the therapeutic process.

We aim to help you identify and understand feelings, thoughts and emotions that may be preventing you from leading the life you envision. Within a contained, collaborative and creative space, we will explore your present experiences and consider how your past has shaped you, as well as identifying patterns that may perpetuate current symptoms and behaviours. We work to resuscitate your inner resources and formulate more helpful and sustainable coping strategies.

From a position of greater self-awareness, you are more able to instigate meaningful and lasting acceptance and change, creating a clarity that enables better informed decision-making aligned with your values. This clarity also opens up the possibility of healthier emotional and physical connections to your authentic self, both body and mind, and towards those you love, allowing you to move forward with a greater sense of inner freedom, self-belief and hope.

We are committed to offering a space where all individuals feel safe, supported and understood. Our approach is therefore inclusive and affirming of all races, ethnicities, religions, neurotypes and LGBTQ+ identities.

Benefits

Increased self-awareness

Support from a non-judgmental, trained professional

A safe and contained space to process past hurt and trauma

More effective coping strategies

Increased confidence and sense of self-worth

Improved emotional regulation

Healthier relationships

Reconnection with self and a greater sense of clarity around values and beliefs

Increased resilience to better navigate adversity

Improved physical health as psychological trauma frequently triggers physical symptoms

Long-term positive changes in the brain

Reduced anxiety

Improved self-esteem

Formation of conflict resolution skills

Reduced levels of depression

A clearer sense of identity including awareness of strengths and weaknesses

Early interventions can prevent mental illnesses in later life

Incorporating structure and routine as part of one’s mental health improvement

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Experience, Specialities & Qualifications

The Connectry provides skilled, resourceful care by qualified and accomplished professionals. Our extensive training and diverse experience enables us to work effectively with a wide range of clients and ensures you will always be in safe hands.

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Fees

Service fees vary depending on the therapy type you select and whether sessions are conducted in person or remotely.

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