Qualifications and Professional Memberships
- Australian Pychological Society Full Member
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
Registered for Medicare?
Yes.
Contact Details
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Consulting Address |
9 Gertrude Street
Templestowe Lower VIC 3107 |
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Contact |
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Consulting Details
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Areas of Speciality |
- Generalised Anxiety
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety
- Phobias
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Self-Esteem
- Stress and Coping
- Grief and Loss
- Sleep Disorders
- Relationships
- Agoraphobia
- Pain Management
- Addictions
- Bullying
- Psychosis
- Personality Disorders
- Chronic Illness
- Post-natal Depression
- Abuse
- Trauma
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Treatment For |
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Children
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Languages other than English
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No |
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Hours/Consulting Times |
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Friday 9am-4pm
Saturday 8am-5pm |
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Fee Details |
Adults, Adolescents and children (7+ years) 50-60 min session $195 ($65.50 out of pocket after Medicare rebate). In specific circumstances, reduced rates are available.
Couples 50-60 min session with a clinical psychologist $225. Please call to discuss rebates. After hours (including Saturdays) |
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Other |
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Treatment Details
Therapeutic Techniques Used
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement De-sensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Meditation
- Mindfulness
- Solution focused
- Visualisation techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavioural therapy
- Relational Therapy
Outline of Treatment approach
I have worked for a number of years in the public and community mental health including youth residential services, sub-acute inpatient care (PARC), public area mental health service, barriers to employment, outreach psychosocial rehabilitation, co-facilitated a children’s therapeutic program and worked several years in private practice. I have also conducted research and I am published in the area of therapeutic interventions for psychosis having investigated the active components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for psychosis.
I specialise in trauma and PTSD including interpersonal trauma (such as family violence, sexual assault and sexual abuse), couples and relationship difficulties, personality disorders, mood & anxiety Disorders such as depression, bipolar, panic disorder, generalised anxiety, chronic health conditions and pain management, substance use and addictions, stress, self-esteem, grief & loss, serious mental illness and anger management.
I embrace a professional, supportive and collaborative approach, working closely with clients to create safety and a shared understanding to work towards change.