Ground Zero Counselling and Dementia Services

Kate Nankivell

Clinical Psychotherapist & Dementia Doula

My name is Kate Nankivell, founder of Ground Zero Counselling. I'm a registered Clinical Psychotherapist, Dementia Doula, Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) facilitator and group facilitator.

I provide therapeutic, emotional and practical support to individuals and families navigating dementia - from diagnosis to end of life - favouring continuity of care and a holistic approach. I also facilitate carer support groups in Brisbane to reduce carer isolation.

I offer specialised support for partners, carers and family members to help navigate:
- anticipatory or complex grief, anxiety, low mood, or strained family dynamics
- the trajectory of the disease particularly during challenging times
- changes in behaviour (understanding why changes occur and how best to respond)

Specialised support for a person living with dementia including:
- adjusting to a new diagnosis (making meaning, acknowledging grief and loss, organising supports and connecting to care at different transition points)
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) to promote engagement and connection (appropriate for mild to moderate stages of dementia). CST can be accessed individually or in groups.

Contact Kate:

Email: kategroundzero@gmail.com

Phone: 0401 512 007

LinkedIn: https://www.groundzerocounselling.com.aulinkedin.com/in/kate-nankivell

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18pqRfiNhF/?mibextid=wwXlfr

Location: Brisbane, Qld

Services: In-person (centre-based) /Home visits / mobile service, Online / telehealth

Coverage: Inner Brisbane, Brisbane Northern suburbs, Southside. Up to 10kms Brisbane CBD, Mount Gravatt region and Southside - (Online Australia wide)