I am a registered Clinical Psychologist (Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) Deakin University) a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), and fellow of the APS Clinical College (FCCLP).
I primarily working from a psychoanalytic framework.
This framework allows for a deeper understanding of the individuals difficulties, works to understand the roots of the problem, whilst providing relief and lasting change. This is done by aligning symptoms with deeper unconscious anxieties and disturbances; helping to relieve confusion and despair; whilst building a clearer sense of self, leading towards more integration.
I typically meet the patient for one to two sessions to see if there is a good match. This is determined by therapist and patient. After thorough assessment, a treatment plan is discussed. Goals are identified and worked towards until relief is achieved.