AREAS OF EXPERTISE
ANXIETY DISORDERS - encompassing a range of conditions such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Social Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, Generalised Anxiety and specific phobias such as but not limited to blood and injury.
MOOD DISORDERS - covering a spectrum of emotional conditions including Major Depressive Disorder, Post Natal Depression, Dysthymia, and Bipolar Disorders.
PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS - which include Body Dysmorphic Disorder and psychosomatic syndromes like health anxiety, demoralisation, type A behaviour, nosophobia, persistent somatisation and alexithymia.
TRAUMA - encompassing various forms of trauma such as domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
FORENSIC - involving psychological assessments and reports for legal purposes, providing insights into mental health aspects relevant to legal proceedings.
ADDICTIONS - addressing substance abuse and behavioural addictions to overcome dependency and regain control of life.
BULLYING AND HARASSMENT - offering support and interventions to individuals affected by bullying and harassment and fostering resilience.
ANGER AND STRESS MANAGEMENT - providing strategies and techniques to manage anger and stress effectively and promoting emotional regulation skills.
GENDER DIVERSITY - supporting individuals exploring gender identity and providing affirming therapy and resources for those navigating gender diversity.
GRIEF - assisting individuals in coping with loss and bereavement.
RELATIONSHIP AND COUPLE COUNSELLING - helping couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their relationships.
SELF-ESTEEM, CONFIDENCE, AND RESILIENCE - focusing on building self-esteem, confidence and resilience, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive in their lives.
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TREATMENT
As a clinical psychologist I use evidence-based interventions, which are treatments that have been proven effective through outcome evaluation. This approach integrates the most reliable evidence coupled with my clinic expertise to support my clients’ characteristics, needs, values and preferences.
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I incorporate a variety of evidence based treatments including:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
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Well-being Therapy (WBT)
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Schema Therapy (ST),
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Solution Focused Brief Therapy (BSFT),
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Behaviour Modification,
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Client-Centred Therapy,
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Motivational Interviewing (MI),
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
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Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT)
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Behavioural and Stress Management
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Relapse Prevention
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Collaborative Problem solving skill training
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Psychoeducation
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