Prolonged Exposure Therapy Counselling in Nairne, SA

I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma. I hold a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Adelaide as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in psychology. I can assist you with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, adjustment difficulties, anger management, bullying and harassment, self-esteem issues, self-development, eating disorder, OCD, worries, social anxiety and panics.

I am a Clinical Psychologist, Researcher, and Founder of The Calming Suite in Clarence Park South Australia. My greatest passion as a Psychologist is helping youth (12 - 30) with Eating Disorders, and related issues such as Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Trauma, Body Image concerns, Bullying, and Suicidality. The greatest gift as a Psychologist is watching so many beautiful individuals often in severe hurt, pain, and darkness, with no hope for the future, take that leap of faith with me and completely transform their life. Seeing a smile back on their face and hope through their eyes is everything.

I am a specialised mental health practitioner with social work accreditation. I have more than 6 years of experience and knowledge in the field. I am passionate about promoting recovery from an array of mental, emotional and behavioural challenges, leading to restore health and wellbeing of an individual. I provide a holistic approach to assessment, treatment and intervention planning, which include appropriate focused psychological strategies, to manage and improve individuals’ mental health conditions including anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Registered with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board and AHPRA, and a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists, I am Medicare, WorkCover, Private Health Fund accredited working within the evidenced based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy framework. Predominantly treating adult mental health, I also assist late adolescents navigate their way from teens to early adulthood and beyond. I have a special interest and expertise in treating the often under-reported and hence under-treated, adult male mental health sector. I am very experienced in the treatment of PTSD and mood disorders using gold standard evidenced-based treatments.

Lachlan (he/him/his) is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Lachlan has been practicing since 2011. His therapeutic style is warm, friendly and compassionate. Lachlan is devoted to building trust and a therapeutic alliance with clients. Lachlan provides a safe space for clients to tell their personal story, and adopts a curious, open-minded approach. He strives to ensure that all persons feel understood, supported, respected and empowered. He believes in the importance of therapy being holistic, tailored to the individual, and helping clients achieve greater meaning and satisfaction in their lives.

Maxine is an empathetic General Psychologist experienced in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Maxine is caring and compassionate and brings a sense of warmth and calm to her practice. She has worked in a wide range of mental health settings and has experience in assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychological conditions and disorders. Maxine uses a variety of evidence-based treatments including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

H-L Therapy offers a wide range of person centered, psychosocial therapy services, including counselling, therapeutic skill development, mindfulness, relaxation therapy, clinical hypnotherapy and artistic exploration. All H-L Therapy staff are DHS and Police cleared, qualified allied health clinicians. Our services are customised to specific situations and our mission is to support people in being happy and confident. NDIS, Medicare and Private Health Insurance rebates are available. We are compassionate, responsive and offer valuable, convenient support services -because all people matter.

Do you feel like your anxiety is getting on top of you? Like you don't even know where to begin to tackle problems in your life? Sometimes it seems that things are out of control and there must be something terribly wrong - but often it comes down to relatively simple things that are just a bit out of balance. I help people with a wide range of issues including anxiety, panic, perfectionism, stress, burnout, sleep, trauma, women's health and migraine. I am passionate about working collaboratively with people, to work together so you can reach your goals and feel like yourself again.

If you're considering therapy you're likely entertaining the possibility of change! Many clients have a sense of feeling 'stuck' - that what they've been doing isn't sustainable - old coping/survival strategies aren't workable and use up valuable energy, e.g.. avoidance of/distracting from/suppressing/whiteknuckling/ruminating on: thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, urges, images, memories. These maintain negative cycles, keep our emotional brain vigilant to 'threat' and our nervous system mobilised in a stress response. What if we could imagine a future we'd like to participate in, regardless of what's showing up in the present?

I am a registered psychologist, passionate about working with adults to assist them in building richness and meaning in their lives. I work with trauma and its impacts, including treating post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety and panic, mood and emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem issues, and/or sleep disturbance. I also work with individuals experiencing grief and loss, vocational stress and/or discontent, and regularly engage in men's mental health. I support individuals to find healthy and functional ways to improve self-care, communication, and self-confidence.

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and growth can feel overwhelming, but I'm here to walk with you every step of the way. My approach is rooted in honoring your unique experiences and cultural background. Together, we'll explore how these factors shape your thoughts and behaviors, deepening your understanding of yourself. With a passion for neurology, I'll help you unravel the mysteries of your brain and how they impact your mental well-being.