Clinical Services
Scope
Creative Blocks Psychology approaches signs of mental distress such as:
Being unable to adjust to a life change
Struggling with social situations
In coming to an understanding of how you are affected by signs of mental distress a conversation starts between you and your therapist to find meaningful goals.
Often people set goals to live a good life. During the course of therapy I attempt to identify and reduce the influence that unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours have on achieving this goal. At Creative Blocks Psychology each person is appreciated in their unique character, circumstances and difference. The therapeutic alliance is viewed as central to the change process. The need to dissolve repetitions of problematic habits and to align with your goals would be one of the key outcomes you would expect. Bespoke evidence based treatments (such as mindfulness based cognitive behaviour therapy) for mental health challenges is used by your therapist.
Experience of Principal & Founder
- Private practice since 2005, dealing with a range of mental health issues
- Inpatient rehabilitation of adults with mental illness e.g.: schizophrenia & bi-polar disorder (6 years)
- Community Adolescent mental health team (5 years)
- Mental Health Emergencies & Acute hospital admissions (2 years)
- An understanding of the main medications used to treat mental health
- Supportive psychotherapy, behaviour support, social skills, problem solving & dual diagnosis assessment with people with disability (intellectual, other) 10 + years
Therapy used and Supervised by the Principal Psychologist
- Mindfulness based cognitive behaviour therapy can be used because of the potential for rapid and lasting change
- Counselling
- Valuing peoples stories (narratives) and the possibilities that they hold. Personal meanings are important and encouraged in therapy
- Appreciating the role of creativity in people lives
Specialist Study conducted by the Principal Psychology
- Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
- Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Psychological Assessment
- Neurological findings in Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapeutic treatment of Personality Disorders
- PTSD and Trauma (including narrative approaches)
Medicare Rebates Apply with Mental Health Care Plan from your GP Work Cover Approved Provider