Malcolm McEnery is a registered Psychologist & Certified Practicing Clinical Counsellor who understands the pressures of modern living. Malcolm has proven clinical success in the areas of trauma, sexual abuse, crisis, anxiety, depression & emotional disorders Malcolm specialises in Trauma & Family Therapy (QAFT), holds certificates in NLP & EMDR Masters training, as well as CBT, EFT & IPT training. Malcolm has served the Gold Coast, Beaudesert, & Beenleigh & Logan Communities over the last 13 years & continues to successfully lead a dynamic & supportive team, committed to better outcomes for mental health. Malcolm’s hours: - Mon-Fri 9.00am - 6pm. Saturdays 9.00am – 3.30pm.
Arto Rissanen is a registered psychologist. Arto is a strong believer in the basic self- healing tendency of the psyche, particularly in the container of a deeply empathic relationship with a fellow human being. Arto has a broad range of experience working in the public sector, with people with a disability, in mental health as well as in counselling and psychotherapy. His skills base includes: assisting people with mental health issues, anxiety and depression, men’s issues, trauma, anger, assertiveness, individuation and relationship issues. Arto works from a variety of therapeutic perspectives that best meet the needs of the individual, including: CBT, EMDR, Emotion Focused, Rogerian and Jungian analysis (including dream work). Arto’s hours: Saturdays9:00-3:30.
Ann-Maree Bennett is a registered Psychologist, Certified Consulting Hypnotist and Richard Bandler certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Ann-Maree has worked in the areas of counselling with Lifeline, Research by providing Cognitive Behavioural Strategies to clients presenting with Alcohol and Depressive symptoms and interviewing a range of clients presenting from psychiatric conditions to medical conditions for Job Capacity Assessments. Ann-Maree welcomes a variety of clients and will work with them to assist with problem solving, relaxation and other issues that may arise. She is also able to provide special hypnosis treatments for Relaxation, Smoking Cessation and Weight Loss. Ann-Maree will be continuing her development to assist clients and will be undertaking further study this year (2011) including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Diploma of Hypnotherapy. Ann-Maree’s hours – Monday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30 am – 3.00pm.
Amy Castle is a registered Psychologist and Associate Member of the APS. Qualifications include Bachelor Psychology (Hons) and Post Graduate Diploma of Psychological Practice. Previous experience includes working with disadvantaged adults treating issues such as mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, drug and alcohol use disorders, relationship issues, parenting issues, pain, suicide, financial and accommodation issues. Other experience also includes EAP counselling, conducting Independent Medical Examinations, IQ Assessments, Specialist Mental Health Assessments and Vocational Assessments. Amy is also Comcare accredited and has experience working with clients from various cultural backgrounds.
Amy's hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00am - 6:00pm
Barbara Atkinson is a registered psychologist who has a range of experience with adult clients within the private sector. Barbara has primarily worked with clients who require injury management and pain management counselling, in addition to clients who present with anxiety or depression. Barbara's works from a variety of therapeutic bases, including a CBT, Solution Focused Counselling and has undertaken training in Mindfulness Therapy. Barbara's hours are Tuesday and Thursday 5pm - 7pm
