Clinical Psychologist – Adèle de Jager
Adèle is a registered clinical psychologist. She holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology / Master of Science from the University of Sydney. Her approach is collaborative, respectful and client-centred. She has experience working in hospital, private practice and not-for-profit settings. Her previous roles at the Butterfly Foundation for Eating Disorders and for the Black Dog Institute correlate to an interest in helping people with eating disorders and psychosis, respectively. Treatment is available for a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma and relationship difficulties. Treatment is evidence-based and informed by current research regarding outcomes in psychological therapy. Adele draws on a range of therapeutic approaches as appropriate including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, ACT, mindfulness and Emotionally Focused Therapy (for couples). Medicare rebates are available for people referred under a Mental Health Care Plan or Eating Disorder Treatment Plan.
Eating Disorders
Adèle’s experience as a Supervising Counsellor at the Butterfly Foundation sparked an ongoing interest in treating people with eating disorders. It is common for people struggling with disordered eating to experience a sense of anxiety and ambivalence about recovery. Adèle therefore emphasises the client’s motivation to recover and explores obstacles to change (such as positive functions the eating disorder might have in the person’s life). Given the medical consequences of disordered eating she works in close collaboration with the patient’s GP and dietician to ensure that their physical health is being adequately attended to.
Supervision
Adèle is a Psychology Board approved supervisor. Her approach emphasises safety within the supervisory relationship. Reflective practice is encouraged and cultivated. The therapeutic relationship and process issues in therapy are considered alongside skills-based work.
Psychologist – Alex Stallman
Alex holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from Griffith University and is a registered psychologist. He is currently working toward completing his PhD, which investigates the approach of General Practitioners to treating patients with depression.
Alex’s approach as a therapist is warm, collaborative, and self-reflective. Treatment is available for a range of psychological difficulties including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, and FND. Alex draws upon Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in helping clients to build their skills in a range of areas depending on their individual needs.
Medicare rebates are available for people referred under a Mental Health Treatment Plan or Eating Disorder Treatment Plan.
Psychologist – Kate Menzie
Kate holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from Queensland University of Technology and is a registered psychologist currently undertaking the Clinical Psychology registrar program. Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, non-judgemental and client-centred, fostering a supportive space where clients feel empowered to work toward meaningful change.
Kate offers treatment for a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, stress, trauma, chronic pain, life transitions, grief, bipolar disorder, and psychosis. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT).
Medicare rebates are available for people referred under a Mental Health Treatment Plan or Eating Disorder Treatment Plan.