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Clinical Psychology

We offer clinical psychology services to individuals from the age of 14, for a full range of mental health problems. Using our training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapies, we aim to help you develop an understanding of your current and past difficulties, select an approach that feels right to you, and together work on improving your wellbeing, mental health, behaviours, thoughts, emotions and relationships. 

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We practice from a clinical approach, which is:

  • evidence based and results driven

  • targeted, problem-focused treatment

  • active and structured interventions

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Our psychologists drawn from a range of evidence-based treatments, including:

 

The benefits of a clinical approach to mental health:

  • makes good use of your 10 Medicare rebates with targeted, evidence-based treatments

  • engage with a therapist who is motivated to help your patients make positive, sustainable changes sooner

  • We all have a minimum 6 years training, as well as experience in a variety of treatment settings

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​We also value the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, as this is the best predictor of improvement in therapy. We will work hard to develop a safe, accepting relationship with you, based on shared goals and expectations.​​

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is recognised as the gold standard psychological treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It was originally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan. Research has shown that DBT is also effective in treating a wide range of other problems such as substance dependence, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and anger.

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DBT is a behavioural approach to treatment. As such, it prioritises behavioural strategies to help reduce unhelpful behaviours, and increase more helpful ways of coping.

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DBT involves a number of elements, which are called modes:

  • Skills training in groups

  • Individual therapy

  • Between-session coaching

  • Consultation team (DBT treating team)

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Visit our GlowDBT website to find out more about our DBT program.

DBT

Psychological treatment for Eating Disorders

At The Glow Centre, we are committed to best practice in the treatment of Eating Disorders. We take a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach, usually involving a client’s GP as well as any other health professionals involved in a client's care, such as their dietitian or psychiatrist.

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In addition to nutrition and medical treatment, to recover and stay well, clients must also make changes in their thinking and behaviour. Psychological treatment is an essential part of treatment for everyone with an Eating Disorder. It provides a chance to find out what triggers a person’s eating problems and to work out how to deal with them.

 

Clinical Psychologist, Dr Dan Wilson has a passion for helping people with Eating Disorders and is highly trained and experienced, having completed his PhD in the area of Eating Disorders and personality. Dan is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. The primary treatment approach that Dan uses is Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E).

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Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)

Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) is a short-term, time limited, individual outpatient therapy for adults with eating disorders. It involves working one-on-one with a CBT therapist to uncover the factors that keep eating problems going – and then systematically together, tackling them in the treatment.

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Consistently across research trials, CBT-E has been shown to be the most effective treatment for eating disorders in adults.

If someone is severely underweight, they will need to begin their physical recovery before they start psychological treatment, so they are strong enough and their brain is working properly. 

Eating Disorders
  • How do I know who will be the best clinician for me?
    At The Glow Centre, all of our clinicians share a passion for helping people find their glow. We all work with common issues such as anxiety, depression and stress. In addition, each of our clinicians has their own areas of special interest, training and experience. We note on our clinician profiles if they are taking new clients. Take a look HERE. Our intake team members are trained to match you with the clinician best suited for you, based on your age, availability, and the specific issues you are struggling with. If your doctor has recommended that you see a particular clinician who is not available to take new clients, our intake team will assist in matching you with a clinician who has similar experience in the issue you are needing help with.
  • How soon can I get an appointment?
    Each clinician has different wait times, depending on their case load and commitments. Our clinicians can only take on a certain amount of clients at a time. This is because we want to enable our current clients to get the most out of therapy, and a big part of that is being able to book in enough regular appointments with their therapist in order to meet their goals. Clinician availability is reviewed regularly. At times, we receive quite a large number of referrals to our practice and often this can create longer than usual wait times. Persons in emergency crisis or at risk to themselves should present to the Emergency Department of their local hospital or consult their medical practitioner. The Glow Centre does not offer emergency support or crisis counselling.
  • Can I make an appointment for someone else?
    Parents of young people (we see clients from age 14) still under their care can make appointments for their young person. We prefer to speak directly with adult clients as the act of making a booking is a very important first step for the client and, in most cases, this ensures that the client is ready to begin their therapy journey.
  • Can I squeeze in for just one appointment?
    As much as we would love to book you in to see someone, it is just not good practice to fit someone into an already full caseload as you will not be afforded continuity of care, which is very important in therapy. If you only require one appointment, it may be more helpful to source crisis counselling from one of the services listed here.
  • Can you tell me a date that a therapist will be taking new clients again?
    It is difficult for us to provide exact dates. We can provide an estimated time frame based on calendar bookings, however, we are not always able to predict when therapists' calendars will open up again. It depends on when current clients will be discharged. Our clinicians keep a close eye on their caseloads and provide updates to our intake team on their upcoming availability.
  • Do you open after hours?
    Selected clinicians may have a small number of late afternoon appointments, however, these appointments may not be available to new clients for some time. We recommend considering whether you can arrange for temporary accommodations to be made to attend appointments during business hours for the course of your therapy treatment.
  • Do your clinicians see children?
    We see clients aged 14 years and over (some clinicians may see clients older than this).
  • Do you offer couples counselling?
    No, we do not offer couples counselling.
  • Does your practice offer neuropsychological and cognitive assessments?
    We do not offer these assessments at The Glow Centre.
  • What is the cost to see a psychologist at The Glow Centre?
    The Glow Centre is a private practice, you can find out about our fees HERE.
  • How long is my appointment?
    Your initial session is 50-60 minutes. Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes. Our clinicians dedicate additional time following the initial session for treatment planning (including collaboration with other practitioners/specialists where appropriate).
  • How often will I need to attend?
    Therapy services are tailored to each individual’s needs. The optimal frequency of sessions will be discussed with you at your initial appointment with your clinician.
  • How many sessions will I need?
    We provide an individualised service to all clients thus the number of therapy sessions will vary according to your needs. This will be discussed with you at your first session with your clinician.
  • What should I do to prepare for my first session?
    Making an initial appointment to see a therapist, whether it’s your first time or your tenth, takes courage, so the first thing to do is give yourself credit for taking this important step. A few more things you can do to prepare for your first session include: - Block out time before and after your session. Taking some time to reflect and focus before your session will help you get into a reflective space and get the most out of your session. Big emotions might be evoked during your session, so having time to calm down and recalibrate after your session, before going back to work/school/family life, is also important. - Think about what you want to achieve. Perhaps write down your reasons for seeking help. Bring them along to your session. - Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Your first session will probably involve your clinician asking lots of questions of you. It is equally important that you ask questions of us, to ensure you feel comfortable and confident going forward. - Make sure you complete the intake that will be emailed to you at the time of booking your appointment. Our clinicians like to have a bit of background prior to your first session. Having the intake completed prior to your initial session also means less time filling paperwork in when you arrive, and more time getting into the issues that have brought you to us.
  • Can I claim Medicare rebates for my sessions?
    Please see our Fees and Rebates page for more information.
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