Our Background
At True Strength Counselling we believe in the transformative power of strength-based approaches, positive psychology techniques, and solution-focused therapies. Our mission is to empower individuals to discover their inner strengths, cultivate resilience, and navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity.
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We specialize in strength-based approaches, which means we focus on identifying and leveraging our clients' existing strengths, talents, and resources. Rather than dwelling solely on problems, we strive to highlight and build upon what is already working well in our clients' lives. This approach fosters a sense of empowerment, resilience, and self-efficacy, enabling individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.
Therapy
Techniques
Drawing from the principles of positive psychology, we integrate evidence-based techniques that promote well-being, personal growth, and flourishing. Through practices such as gratitude journaling, mindfulness meditation, and strengths assessments, we help our clients cultivate a positive mindset, enhance self-awareness, and foster meaningful connections with themselves and others.
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Solution-Based Approaches:
We are passionate about solution-focused therapy, a collaborative and goal-oriented approach that emphasizes solutions rather than dwelling on problems. By exploring our clients' strengths, values, and aspirations, we co-create practical and actionable strategies to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes. Our goal is to facilitate meaningful change and empower our clients to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives.
Hovig Der Tateossian
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Counselor
Meet the Team
Hovig Der Tateossian is a counsellor and the founder of True Strength Counselling, with a background in strength-based therapy, positive psychology, and solution-focused techniques, Hovig takes a practical and empowering approach to mental health. He integrates Stoic principles into his practice, helping clients cultivate emotional control, resilience, and practical wisdom to navigate life's challenges.
Specializing in men’s mental health, anxiety, stress management, and personal growth, Hovhannes provides a supportive, judgment-free space for clients to explore their concerns and work toward meaningful change. Offering both in-person sessions, and online counselling to ensure accessibility for all clients.
Hovig is committed to guiding individuals toward a healthier, more confident mindset. His approach is client-focused, results-driven, and designed to help individuals take control of their mental well-being.
Taline Bardakjian
MProfPsych, BPsych(Hons), MAAPi
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Psychologist
Taline Bardakjian is a Psychologist at True Strength Counselling.
She uses a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CBT, ACT, DBT skills, and mindfulness-based interventions to assist her clients.
She can assist with a range of challenges such as
depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, work stress and burnout, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem.
Her style is warm, empathetic, down-to-earth, and may include a joke (whether or not it is funny is not guaranteed). She strives to create a relaxed, safe space for her clients to be themselves, and assist them with self-acceptance and growth. She believes her clients are the experts in their lives and seeks to
provide tailored intervention that compliments exactly where they’re at when they walk into clinic.
Taline has a background in both private practice and community mental health settings, as well as a bachelor’s degree from UNSW and a master’s degree from WSU.