Psychologist Brisbane | Compassionate Therapy in Bowen Hills

For complex issues like childhood trauma, personality disorders, or deep-seated relationship patterns, a single therapeutic approach may not be sufficient.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is highly effective at desensitizing and reprocessing specific traumatic memories, reducing their emotional charge.
• Schema Therapy helps identify and heal long-standing life patterns (called "schemas") developed in childhood that now affect your self-esteem, relationships, and emotional responses.
  Using them together allows our psychologists to both heal past wounds and change current unhelpful patterns.

At Brisbane Mind & Body Clinic, our psychologists are trained in several evidence-based therapies for trauma:

1. EMDR Therapy: To reprocess traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. Recognised internationally as a best-practice treatment for PTSD.
2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To identify and challenge negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs.
3. Schema Therapy: To heal the root of deep-seated beliefs formed in childhood.
4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you accept difficult thoughts while committing to actions aligned with your values.

Accessing Medicare rebates for psychology is simple:

1. Visit Your GP: Book an appointment to discuss a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). Your GP will assess your eligibility.
2. Receive Your Plan: If approved, your GP will provide you with a MHCP and a referral letter.
3. Book Your Session: Bring your MHCP and referral to your first appointment.
4. Claim Your Rebate: You pay the session fee, and we process your Medicare rebate (currently $92.90 per session) electronically.

You can access comprehensive adult ADHD assessments at our Bowen Hills psychology clinic. Our process includes:

• A detailed clinical interview exploring your history and focus challenges.
• Validated screening tools and questionnaires.
• A feedback session to discuss results and recommendations.
  We also provide ongoing therapeutic support including coaching for executive dysfunction, emotional regulation strategies, and practical tools for work and relationships.

Your first session is about building safety and understanding:

1. Getting to Know You: Your psychologist will ask about your current struggles, history, and what brought you to therapy.
2. Goal Setting: Together, you will discuss what you hope to achieve.
3. Treatment Options: Your psychologist will explain which evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, EMDR) may be suitable.
4. Collaboration: You are in control. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to.

The number of sessions varies based on your needs:

• Short-term (6–12 sessions): For specific issues like mild anxiety or situational stress.
• Medium-term (12–24 sessions): For moderate depression, trauma processing, or entrenched patterns.
• Long-term (ongoing): For complex trauma, personality disorders, or deep schema work.
  Your psychologist will review progress with you regularly and adjust the plan as needed.

• Psychologists: Focus on talk therapy and behaviour change. We use evidence-based therapies like CBT, EMDR, and Schema Therapy. Psychologists do not prescribe medication.
• Psychiatrists: Are medical doctors who specialise in diagnosis and medication management. They can prescribe medications.
  Often, the best outcomes come from a combination—seeing a psychologist for therapy while a psychiatrist manages medication.

If you have specific traumatic memories that cause flashbacks, nightmares, or intense emotional reactions, trauma-specific therapies like EMDR are often more effective than general talk therapy.
If you are dealing with current life stressors, general anxiety, or depression without a specific traumatic history, approaches like CBT or ACT may be sufficient.
During your discovery call, our psychologists will help determine the most appropriate approach for your presentation.

Yes. Research shows that telehealth psychology is highly effective for treating anxiety, depression, and stress. It offers the same quality of care with the added convenience of attending from home. We provide secure, confidential video sessions with the same experienced psychologists you would see in our Bowen Hills clinic.

Yes. We have a dedicated team specialising in child and adolescent psychology. We provide a safe, engaging environment to help younger clients navigate anxiety, school stress, behavioural challenges, and social pressures. We use age-appropriate therapies and work closely with parents to create a supportive environment at home.