Springwood

Location

Level 1, 2-14 Murrajong Road, Springwood

Contact: (07) 3857 0847
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What we offer

As a non profit psychology practice, our focus is on providing quality care to clients. We work with people of all ages to support positive change and enhance psychological and emotional well-being.

Our team of experienced psychologists and counsellors is dedicated to providing personalised care to each of our clients. Our office is a safe and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable discussing your concerns and working towards solutions.

While our staff can work with a wide range of mental health issues including anxiety and depression, we focus on a few areas in which we have substantial experience

 

Trauma

Everyone’s experience of trauma is unique, however in essence it is an emotional response to a distressing event, such as a natural disaster, an accident, abuse, or violence. The experience of trauma can be overwhelming and can leave you feeling helpless and afraid.

Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It is important to seek help to process the experience, manage symptoms, and improve your quality of life.

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The treatment of trauma can involve a range of different approaches, and will vary depending on your needs and the nature of the trauma.

Overall, effective treatment for trauma involves a comprehensive and personalised approach that takes into account your unique needs and experiences.

 

Carers

Carers often need support to help them manage the demands of their caregiving role and maintain their own mental and emotional well-being. In our experience, we have found that carers minimise their own needs and often don’t recognise the impact of being a carer on their mental and physical health.

 

Chronic Health Conditions

We understand the impact of chronic health conditions on mental health and well-being. That’s why we offer compassionate, personalised care to help you manage your chronic health conditions and improve your overall well-being.

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Our practice is committed to promoting holistic health and empowering you to live your best life in spite of your health conditions.

 

Older Adults

We have worked with thousands of older adults since 2014, helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing
Our practice is committed to promoting healthy ageing and empowering older adults to maintain their independence and quality of life.

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Older adults have unique needs encompassing all of the concerns of younger adults as well as facing issues around ageing, health, cognitive changes and chronic pain. While adjustment issues and grief and loss are major needs, we also recognise that supporting older adults to find their own strengths and build their resilience is a major contributor to improving wellbeing.

 

Adjustment Issues

Our practice has significant experience in helping individuals navigate the challenges of major life transitions and changes. Our psychologists are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalised care to help you overcome obstacles and thrive in new situations. We understand the complexities of adjustment, and we are here to support you as you adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

What are adjustment issues?

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Adjustment issues refer to difficulties that arise when we face significant changes or challenges in our lives. These types of changes can be overwhelming and can lead to symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. Some examples of situations that can lead to adjustment issues include:

  1. Moving to a new city or country
  2. Starting a new job or career
  3. Changing schools or universities
  4. Dealing with a medical diagnosis
  5. Losing a loved one
  6. Going through a divorce or separation
  7. Losing a job
  8. Coping with a chronic health condition

We are committed to promoting resilience and empowering you to overcome adversity and succeed in your new circumstances.

 

NDIS

We are an NDIS-approved provider of psychology services and we are dedicated to helping NDIS clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being
We offer clients supportive care with integrity.

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We work to build strong, positive relationships with our clients through providing a safe and welcoming environment, tailoring our services to meet your goals as well as focusing on achieving positive outcomes.

Our qualified and experienced therapists can assess your specific needs and recommend evidence-based therapies that are most likely to be effective in helping you achieve your goals.

Our Psychologists

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Maria Barnes, Psychologist (MAPS)

Areas of special interest: 

  • Anxiety
  • Mood disorders
  • Stress
  • Grief and loss
  • Adjustment and change
  • Trauma recovery
  • Relationship/parenting difficulties
  • Self-esteem
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Amanda Blackman, Psychologist 

Areas of special interest: 

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Adjustment
  • Trauma
  • Addiction (alcohol and other drugs, gambling)

Our Counsellors

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Ana Obradovic, Provisional Psychologist

Areas of special interest:

  • Anxiety
  • Mood disorders
  • Distress
  • Grief and loss
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Adjustment issues
  • History of mental health issues
  • Trauma

Our Admin and Support Team

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Natalie Westerman

Natalie is one of our administrators who supports our practitioners working at our Springwood office. Natalie works Monday to Wednesday.

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Shayliegh King

Shayliegh supports our practitioners working at our Springwood office and is available Wednesday to Friday.

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Molly Tessmann

Molly is the newest addition to our valuable Springwood team and will be supporting our practitioners from Wednesday to Friday.