About Monique

 

I am a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have completed a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. I have considerable experience working with children, teenagers and adults with a broad range of clinical presentations. My special interests include:

·         anxiety disorders

·         test anxiety

·         perfectionism

·         depression and mood disorders

·         obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

·         parent-child relationships

·         parenting skills

·         adjustment difficulties

·         child/teenager behavioural difficulties

 
 

TREATMENT APPROACH

My treatment approach is based on a solid conceptualisation and formulation and is tailored to the needs of the individual. I practice from a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

 
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MISSION

I am dedicated to providing my clients with the utmost respect, empathy and confidentiality in a safe and encouraging environment. I aim to help my clients understand, learn and grow from the difficulties they face in order to achieve their true potential.

 

PREVIOUS TRAINING

I have had training and experience in both private practice and Queensland Health. I have undertaken training at Brisbane Private Psychiatric Hospital delivering short-term, intensive treatment to inpatients and outpatients and also children and families at Child and Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS).