Clinical Psychologists assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. To become a Clinical Psychologist, a minimum of eight years of university and real-world training is required. Continued training, supervision, and professional development is a requirement of ongoing registration to ensure that Clinical Psychologist remain up-to-date with research and best-practice. Clinical psychologists in Australia are required to adhere to strict ethical guidelines and standards set by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and the Psychology Board of Australia. For more information, visit https://acpa.org.au/Web/Web/CP/What-is-a-Clinical-Psychologist.aspx

Schema Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and changing negative patterns of thought and behavior that have developed in childhood and teenage years. It can help you to understand the underlying causes of emotional and relational difficulties, identify patterns that may be preventing your from reaching your goals, and ultimately get your needs met. Through Schema Therapy, Ben can help you develop more adaptive coping strategies, consider new ways of thinking, and improve your relationship with others (and yourself). Schema Therapy often leads to greater self-awareness, enhanced self-esteem, and improved emotional well-being. Ben's approach is tailored to meet your unique needs and to explore your origins in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where healing can take place.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioural therapy that focuses on changing the relationship with your thoughts and feelings, rather than changing yours thoughts and feelings themselves. Using ACT, Ben can help you explore your values and goals and use them to guide your behaviour, rather than being guided purely by your thoughts and emotions. Through ACT, Ben can help you learn to effectively cope with difficult emotions and situations; and better manage anxiety, depression, stress, and other mental health challenges that may be preventing your from living the life you want to. In ACT, you will set personalised goals and use learn skills and techniques to build a sense of resilience, acceptance, and psychological flexibility; ultimately leading to a greater sense of wellbeing.