Clinical Psychology Services
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist on the Sunshine Coast with training and experience in the assessment and treatment of a diverse range of psychological conditions.
I have over 17 years of experience working in the field of Clinical Psychology, having achieved the Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University in 2004. I have worked in a range of private, academic and educational settings. I provide counselling and treatment to children, teenagers and adults with conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress and trauma.
I classify myself as an eclectic therapist meaning that I integrate the best theories and practices from the behavioral, neurological, health, exercise and nutritional sciences into my therapeutic practice and treatment planning. I am an accredited practitioner/facilitator of a broad range of treatment modalities including the following:
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy
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Circle of Security Training
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
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Mindfulness and Meditation
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Motivational Interviewing
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Schema Therapy
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Social Skills Training
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The Alert Program
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Triple P Positive Parenting Programs
What to expect in our psychology sessions
First Session
Our first session will be approximately 60 minutes, during which I will ask about yourself, your journey to my psychological services and what you would like to achieve through therapy.
I appreciate that many clients experience meeting a psychologist for the first time, which is a little nerve-wracking. I aim to provide a friendly and comfortable atmosphere that fosters an open conversation and discussion.
My intention is that by the end of our first session, we will have generated some ideas of how I can help you, and together, we can formulate a plan of intervention for subsequent sessions.
Subsequent Sessions
Each person is unique, and consequently, I collaborate with each client in designing and developing a program according to their needs and therapeutic goals.
Our subsequent sessions are 50 minutes in duration and are usually on a weekly basis for the first six weeks. However, the frequency of psychology sessions can vary from client to client depending on many factors including your needs, your availability and your own therapeutic experiences, goals and ongoing progress.