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Ms. Sue Fraser
Mental Health Clinician & Psychotherapist BAppSci(OT), CertDevPsych(DPC), MCPP(Psychotherapy), OTR, CPPAA Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays Children, adolescents & adults Sue has over 35 years’ experience in child, adolescent and adult mental health. In addition to working with depression and anxiety, Sue has a special interest in complex trauma, trust and attachment difficulties, complicated grief and loss, and adjustment and life transition issues. Sue primarily uses an insight-oriented psychotherapeutic approach in her work and, over the years, has gradually blended a range of other therapeutic techniques into her practice. This has culminated in a gentle but in-depth therapeutic approach as she searches for understanding with, and a more comfortable way forward for, her child, adolescent and adult clients. Sue also provides clinical supervision |
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Ms. Kris Nickless
Forensic Psychologist BPsych; MPsych (Forensic); MFMH Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Adults and older adolescents Kris has a focus on supporting individuals with complex needs, interpersonal difficulties, grief, substance use difficulties, anger, depression, and anxiety. She also has broad experience and passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma and those working in frontline services. At the core of her work Kris focuses connecting and understanding each individual and creating a space and treatment approach that meets individual needs. Originally, Kris’ training and background was around working with individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and legal difficulties (hence Forensic Psychologist); though over the last 5 years she has focused her professional development and work to within private practice. Kris draws on the therapeutic approaches and principles relating to Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic principles. She has also completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. Kris is a Board approved supervisor. Medicare bulk billing is available for frontline workers and health care card holders. |
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Ms. Meagan Angel
Clinical Psychologist BSc(Psych)(Hons), MPsych(Clin) Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays Adults only Meagan has experience working with adults who present with a diverse range of issues. In addition to working with depression and anxiety, Meagan has a particular interest in working with experiences of trauma, interpersonal difficulties and adjustment to life transitions. Meagan is trained in a number of therapeutic approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Schema Therapy, cognitive behaviour approaches (such as CBT and ACT) as well as mindfulness-based approaches. She is receptive to individuals and works flexibly to select the appropriate modality based on the presenting issue. Medicare bulk billing is available for health care card holders. Meagan is a Board approved supervisor and can supervise psychologists completing the Clinical Psychologist registrar program. Medicare bulk billing is available for health care card holders. |
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Dr. Monica Maud
Clinical Psychologist BA(Hons), MAppSci(Psych), DPsych(Clin), MAPS Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Telehealth only Adults only Monica has over 30 years’ experience working with adults. In addition to working with people struggling with depression and anxiety, Monica has a special interest in trauma, anger management and working with older clients. Monica has completed extensive accredited training in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy but uses a broad range of treatment approaches in her work. Medicare bulk billing is available to all. |
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Ms. Heidi Ryan Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist BHlthSci(OT), MMentHlth(ChildPsychotherapy), AHPRA, OTR, CPPAA Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Children, adolescents and parents Heidi has completed her full clinical child and adolescent psychotherapy training and is an eligible Medicare provider. She is one of only two practising mental health clinicians in Ballarat who have completed this level of training required for membership to the Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Association of Australia (www.cppaa.org.au). Heidi has almost 20 years’ experience in the public and private sector providing specialist mental health assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, parents and families; in Melbourne, Ballarat and in the UK. She works closely with clients and their parents in uncovering a greater understanding and a way through difficulties through use of play, drawings and verbal communications. An individually tailored approach draws from various psychological techniques, both time-limited and longer-term, including CBT, IPT and insight-oriented psychotherapy. Heidi is experienced working with a broad range of diagnoses including anxiety disorders, adjustment disorder, complex grief, depression and attachment disorder, along with exploring emotional, relational and behavioural issues related to self, gender, parenting, trauma, school, friendships and life transitions. Heidi also provides clinical supervision. |
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Ms. Marie Carter
Mental Health Clinician & Family Therapist BSocWk, CertDevPsych(DPC), MFTh(FamilyTherapy), GradDipAMH, MAASW(AMHSW) Mondays & Thursdays Children. adolescents, adults & families Marie has over 20 years experience working with infants, children, adolescents and adults. Marie sees people with a broad range of mental health difficulties but has a special interest in infant-parent work including eating, sleep and attachment difficulties, family relationship work, eating disorders and trauma, including sexual abuse. Marie has completed extensive family therapy training and combines systems therapy with a range of other therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic informed practice, CBT and ACT. Marie also provides clinical supervision. Medicare bulk billing is available under Step Thru Care |
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Mr. Conor Fogarty
Clinical Psychologist BA(Hons) (Socio), BA(Hons) (Psych), MPsych (Clin), MAPS Thursdays & Fridays Adults only Conor has experience working with adults presenting with a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, interpersonal problems, experiences of trauma (including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), grief, and adjustment difficulties. Conor is trained in a number of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Medicare blk billing available to Health Care Card holders. |