Psychologist

Qualifications:

• M. Psych
• B. Spec. Ed.

Professional Memberships:

• Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Division of Independent Professional Practice (DIPP)
• Australian Society of Hypnosis

Registered for Medicare?

• YES:

Consulting Address

Contact

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children

• Individuals

• No

• Mondays to Wednesday evenings, 5.00pm to 8.00pm
• Fridays, 8.00am to 5.00pm
• Saturday, AM, by arrangement

• Standard Fee: $115
• Discount for Pensioners, Health Card holders if not under Medicare scheme

• Home Visits by arrangement

Therapeutic Techniques Used

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Hypnosis
• Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
• Solution Focus Therapy
• Other therapies

Outline of Treatment approach:

AREA OF SPECIALISATION:

I offer psychological services to adults, adolescents and children. My work has covered a broad range of issues, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, performance anxiety, panic, grief, trauma/terrorism, depression, relationship issues, personal development and self esteem. I have also worked extensively with school-age students on anxiety/separation, learning and developmental issues.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES:

My approach to therapy is eclectic, enabling me to draw upon techniques best suited to each client and their specific needs. This approach draws upon several well-known therapies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, hypnosis, emotional freedom techniques (EFT), rational discussion and solution-focused therapy. I also focus on education and information to enhance the client's understanding of their situation and to foster empowerment.

In dealing with any issue, I believe it is important to focus on the individual as a whole - integrating intellectual, physical, social and emotional domains.

GETTING STARTED - WHAT TO EXPECT

Therapy begins with a detailed assessment, which takes the form of a discussion. From here, a program outline and goals can be formulated. Tasks are usually set in each session to enable and encourage on-going work between appointments. Therapy is usually short-term, but requires commitment and dedication from the client to work towards their goals.