APS Psychologists of the Bega Valley Shire Monica Blayney ...

APS Psychologists of the Bega Valley Shire

2013

Monica Blayney MAPS Bega (02) 6492 3333

BSc (Psych, Hons) MClinPsych [email protected]

Medicare Provider

Member of College of Clinical Psychologists

I am a clinical psychologist and conduct individual therapy for most adult psychological
problems with a CBT focus. This can involve using broader approaches for complex problem
areas. I work out of the Bega Valley Medical Practice, as well as the Katungul Aboriginal
Medical Service, with an option for home visits from both locations.

Steve Brigham MAPS Bega 0438 365526

BA (Psych, Hons) PhD
Medicare Provider
WorkCover provider

I have been a psychologist for over 30 years working as a clinician and academic. I have
worked in public mental health and private practice. I created and ran a public health
psychotherapy facility for 10 years. I was Director of an eating disorders outpatient clinic and
have published two ‘self-help’ books on the condition. My therapy is essentially humanistic
solution-focused in which my CBT is individually-focused not formulaic. I have worked with
most of the spectrum of problems presented to psychologists and also have expertise in
psychological aspects of physical injury/medical conditions and pain management.

Amanda Cox MAPS Bega-Cobargo 0409 200 709

BSc (Psych) Hon (Psych) MSoc Admin [email protected]

Medicare provider

Workcover provider

I am a generalist rural psychologist experienced in working with organisations and people
with work related issues. I also have extensive experience working with families, children
and young people in and out of care. I have an interest in age related psychology.

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Ralph Cullen Assoc MAPS Bega 0488666027

BSc (Psych)(Hons), GDipEd, GDipCouns(SC) [email protected]

Medicare provider, DVA

I am a psychologist with general registration. My private practice (2 days/wk) is mainly for
adults with depression or anxiety. I also see children and adolescents, but only from
non-government schools. My core approach is individually-tailored CBT enriched by other
approaches. I am also an experienced educational psychologist employed 3 days/wk in
government schools.

Don Finnegan Assoc MAPS Merimbula 02) 6495 3970

Bach Psych (Hons) [email protected]
Medicare Provider
Workcover Provider

I provide individual psychotherapy for adults, children and adolescents and also do family
therapy. I have experience supporting people working through depression, anxiety and drug
and alcohol issues. However, my main areas of interest are in trauma therapy and in helping
people work through the more complex and long standing difficulties that follow on from
experiences of abuse and neglect in childhood. My work is informed by CBT, but I also have
a particular interest in attachment theory and psychodynamic approaches.

Lisa Freeman MAPS Narooma 0411 258 709

BA GradDipEdPsych MClinPsych [email protected]
Member Clinical College,
Medicare Provider

My areas of interest are psychotherapy, counselling and assessment with adolescents, adults
and older adults. I have an interest in serious mental illness, particularly PTSD and related
disorders, mood disorders, self-harm issues, adjustment disorders. I also deal with persons
experiencing relationship issues.

Susanna Genot MAPS Merimbula 02) 64953970

Ph.D ClinPsych [email protected]
Member Clinical College
Medicare Provider

I work with the usual therapeutic models (CBT, Narrative therapy, Gestalt & Brief
Interventions) for individuals, adults, families, children and adolescents.
I don't do Workcover, DVA or VVCS

Kerry Hynes Assoc MAPS Merimbula 0423014624

BA (Psych) Grad Dip (Psych) [email protected]

Medicare provider Workcover provider

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I am generalist counsellor. I use evidence based focussed psychological strategies including.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Beahvioural Therapy (CBT) &
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). My areas of interest are anxiety, depression, self-
regulation, adjustment and mood disorders, neuroses and psychoses. I use a nutrition based
approach as well as behavioural modifications for addressing problems. The therapeutic
approach I use is individualised according to the needs of the client.

Lisa Kempster Assoc MAPS Narooma 0413 764 298

BA, GradDipEdPsych M.ClinPsych [email protected]
APS Clinical College,
Medicare Provider

I bring to my practice skills in the psycho-education of the mind-body-breath relationship and
how this is intricately linked to autonomic nervous system reactivity, our moods and thought
patterns. Along with cognitive behavioural therapy, I use a mindfulness-based approach,
which can be particularly effective in treating anxiety, depression and the effects of trauma.

Will Pitty MAPS (Life member) Bega 02) 6492 0440

[email protected]

BA (Hons) DCP Member Australian Society of Hypnosis (MASH)

Medicare provider

Member College of Clinical, Counselling & Sports Psychologists

I am primarily a clinical psychologist and holistic psychotherapist and have practised in most
Australian states and the UK and USA. I taught clinical & abnormal psychology, including
psychopathology and psychotherapy, at Sydney Uni for many years. My extensive clinical
experience is with a wide variety of patients and is helpful for treating patients with anxiety,
trauma, depression and mind/body problems i.e. neuroses and psychoses. I am an experienced
couples and family therapist and also deal with children’s problems.

Dorothea (Dee) Rabbolini Assoc MAPS Bega, Pambula and Eden

BA Psych Hon. [email protected]
Medicare Provider
Bulk billing Mobile 0429 070 197
Workcover provider

I am a generalist psychologist with a CBT focus and also include wider Medicare
approved evidence based treatment strategies, depending on the unique needs of clients. I am
mainly based in Bega, but also practice in Pambula and Eden. I am particularly drawn to
stress, anxiety and depression but as a generalist psychologist am open to all the various types
of needs clients may present, including couple therapy and play therapy for children.

Gayle Salt Assoc MAPS Merimbula

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B.Sc. (psych) Grad Dip (psych). 02) 64953970
Medicare provider, [email protected]
Workcover approved

I am a psychologist with over 15 years experience within the mental health field, in both
health and educational settings. I have experience in treating a broad range of difficulties, and
use evidence based therapies, in particular CBT and ACT. I work with older children
through to older adults. I also provide vocational counselling. I work in private practice
based in Merimbula and as the TAFE counsellor in Bega.

Lisa Whiting MAPS Bega (02) 6492 4345

Ba (Psych) Postgrad. Dip (Psych) MPsych (Clin) [email protected]

Medicare Provider

Bulk billing

Workcover provider

I adopt an individual approach for each client and focus on their values and strengths for
setting shared treatment goals. I utilise cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and
commitment therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based techniques to treat a range of issues,
including depression and anxiety, stigma and self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, and work-
related stress/anxiety. I have a particular interest in treating people with psychosis and also
enjoy working with older persons.

What is an APS psychologist?

The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the largest professional association for
psychologists in Australia, representing more than 18,500 members.

The APS is committed to advancing psychology as a discipline and profession. It spreads the
message that psychologists make a difference to peoples’ lives, through improving scientific
knowledge and community well-being.

APS members form a dynamic group that advocate for psychologists at all levels of
government. They are constantly promoting the contributions psychology makes to people's
health and well-being, and to understanding important social issues facing Australian society.

Consulting an APS psychologist ensures you receive expert psychological services of the
highest standard. APS psychologists follow guidelines about professional conduct,
responsibilities and confidentiality that are set and monitored by the Society in the APS Code
of Ethics.

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All psychologists are legally required to register with the Psychology Board of Australia, in
the same way medical practitioners must be registered.
APS psychologists can help you in many areas, including:

 Marital, family and relationship problems
 Stress or pain
 Fears, phobias, anxiety and panic attacks
 Depression
 Loss and grief
 Sexual difficulties
 Sleeping difficulties
 Eating and weight control problems
 Children's learning, behaviour and management problems
 Addictions
 Making good relationships better
 Becoming better parents and teachers
 Personal growth
 Career planning
 Improving workplaces
 Enhancing sports performance
 Training and developing staff
 Employment selection
 Reviewing organisational structure and practices
 Industrial relations and occupational health and safety
 Studying consumer needs
For more information on the APS, go to http://www.psychology.org.au

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