Clinical Psychologist in Brisbane

Who Are Clinical Psychologists

As set out by the Australia Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), A Clinical Psychologist is one of the areas of Psychology that a Psychologist may be endorsed to practice. 

A Clinical Psychologist undertakes an undergraduate psychology degree followed by a higher research degree at the master's or doctorate level. A Clinical Psychologist undergoes a minimum of 6 years of university training, followed by an additional 2-year registrar practice program totalling 8+ years.

What Does A Clinical Psychologist Do?

A Clinical Psychologist is trained in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of major mental illnesses and psychological problems. A Clinical Psychologist must practice according to the science practitioner model, which requires that a Clinical Psychologist provide evidence-based practice and apply psychological theory and evidence-based research to address complex clinical mental health problems. A Clinical Psychologist may be involved in the design and implementation of treatment strategies and the evaluation of those outcomes. You may be asked to fill out a pre- and post-testing measure to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

How a Clinical Psychologist Can Help with Mental Health in Brisbane

Upon completion of a Clinical Assessment, a Clinical Psychologist can recommend a program of treatment that may include individual counselling, group therapy, or other support means.

Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include Mood Disorders (e.g., depression and bipolar disorder), anxiety conditions (e.g., panic, phobias, generalised anxiety, social phobia, and agoraphobia), Trauma (e.g., Acute Stress Disorder), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

This could occur from workplace bullying, sexual assault, domestic violence, Eating Disorders, Suicide and Self-harm behaviours, Chronic Stress-related illness, Addictions such as drugs and alcohol, Borderline Personality Disorder, Serious Mental Illness, Pain Management, and adjustment to injury counselling (e.g., after a MVA, stroke, heart attack, or car accident).

References

Australian Psychological Society Document on Clinical Psychology https://www.psychology.org.au/public/clinical/

David H. Barlow (2014) Clinical Handbook of Psychological Disorders (5th Eds.) A Step-by-Step Treatment Manual.

If you require additional information, please call our office at 07 3256 6320. Our mental health-focused reception staff will be only too happy to assist you with your enquiry about our service and can suggest the most suitable Psychologist for your concern.