Meet Bozena

BC Effective Therapies is led by Bozena Chambers, an Adelaide-based EMDR therapist and counsellor who supports individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional challenges, and life transitions. Through EMDR therapy and individual counselling, Bozena helps clients process difficult experiences, develop effective coping strategies, and move towards lasting healing and personal growth. Her approach is calm, practical, and deeply client-centred, with every session tailored to your unique needs, creating a space that feels safe, respectful, and grounded.

Qualifications and Professional Associations

  • Bachelor of Social Work

  • Diploma in Psychology

  • Registered EMDR Therapist (EMDRAA)

  • Nationally Accredited Mediator (Resolution Institute)

  • Member, Institute of Arbitrators & Mediators Australia

  • RTWSA Accredited Social Worker

  • Medicare Accredited Mental Health Provider

Areas of Practice

    • EMDR Therapy for adults and children (aged 10+)

    • Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

    • Complex trauma and developmental trauma

    • Childhood trauma and attachment wounds

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

    • Distressing or intrusive memories

    • Mediation services

    • Workplace conflict resolution

    • Industrial relations matters

    • Performance and workplace stress concerns

    • Interpersonal disputes within organisations

    • Facilitated conversations in high-conflict situations

    • Trauma / PTSD

    • OCD

    • Phobias (including social phobia)

    • Panic attacks

    • Anxiety

    • Stress management

    • Pain management

    • Depression

    • Anxiety and emotional overwhelm

    • Self-esteem and confidence

    • Life challenges and major transitions

    • Career changes, redundancy or job loss

    • Grief and bereavement

    • Adjustment to illness or health diagnoses

    • Personal growth and identity concerns

    • Stress management and burnout

    • Decision-making support during difficult periods

Complete range of therapies available

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • ABA therapy for children and adults diagnosed with autism

  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Visualisation techniques

  • Progressive muscle relaxation

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Controlled breathing techniques

  • IVF counselling (informed by personal experience)

  • Workplace bullying and harassment support — resilience building and solution-focused outcomes

  • Career counselling (including psychometric testing)

  • Mental Health First Aid provider — trauma, critical incident debriefing and emotional crisis intervention

  • Narrative therapy (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)

What to expect

During the initial consultation, I will seek an understanding of your goals and expectations for therapy. I will work with you to help you gain an understanding of the difficulties that you are experiencing and generate a flexible treatment plan that will help move you towards your goals.

Your wellbeing is my priority. My initial goal is to help provide support and relief, then, as the sessions progress, we will work through various different techniques to give you the tools, skills and strategies to help you move towards a happier and more contented way of life.

Counselling and Therapy Sessions

Therapy sessions typically run for 50 minutes to 1 hour. Appointments are available face-to-face at the practice locations or via video counselling (Teams) if you are unable to attend in person.

Locations

  • Mile End – 75 Henley Beach Road, Mile End, SA 5031

  • Video counselling – available via Teams

Hours

Tuesday
8.30am - 6.00pm

Friday
8.30am - 2.00pm

Payment Methods

Cash Electronic funds transfer, Mastercard, Visa, American Express

How Medicare access works

With a referral from your GP or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for a Mental Health Plan - which entitles you to up to 10 individual therapy sessions per calendar year that attract a Medicare rebate.

Check with your GP to see if you're eligible. Once you have your plan, Bozena will take care of the rest. Pension cardholders pay a minimal gap fee only.

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Private and Medicare Patients

As an accredited Mental Health Clinician, I can help you as a private patient or through the Medicare system with a referral from a GP or psychiatrist.  Medicare patients can usually access my services as part of a Mental Health Plan.  A Mental Health Plan enables patients to get up to 10 therapy sessions per calendar year which attract a Medicare rebate.  Check with your GP to see if you are eligible for a Mental Health Plan.

Accepted Insurance Funds