Location
Offers online therapy
From 14 April 2023 online only available (Telehealth).
About
Dr Ruth Armstrong is a Clinical Psychologist who provides assessments and therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She specialises in the treatment of trauma. She provides a range of interventions and is an accredited Consultant in EMDR therapy (EMDRAA) with extensive training and experience in this treatment approach.
Treatment available for issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, sleep difficulties and phobias. Assessments and reports provided for medico-legal purposes such as fitness to plead; witness competency (children under the age of five years when the trauma happened); pre-sentence reports etc
Currently taking new clients and from 14 March 2023 online consultations only (Telehealth). Medicare rebate of $131.65 available with a doctor’s referral.
Call or Email Ruth Armstrong for a free 15 minute consultation now - (07) 5655 7496
Finances
- Session Fee: $220 per session
Pay By:
American Express, Bank transfer, Cash, Cheque, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Bupa
- Defence Health
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- Police Health
- Teachers Health
Fee is paid at the time of consultation and the rebate can be claimed back online from Medicare or from your private health insurer.
Email me or call (07) 5655 7496 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 43 Years
- Membership: Australian Psychological Society / Member
- Training: Clinical Psychology: Masters degree from University of Queensland; Doctorate in Clinical Psychology / 2008
Accredited Consultant in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy (EMDRAA). Trained in EMDR in the UK in 1999.
Ruth Armstrong's Groups
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Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Issues
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Behavioural Issues
- Bereavement
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Testing and Evaluation
Mental Health
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
I also speak:
French
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Communities
- Single Mother
- Veterans
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Imagery Re-scripting for childhood trauma: C-PTSD
- Integrative
- Parts work eg working with the inner critic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
Last Modified: 8 Mar 2023
(07) 5655 7496