Clinicians working together for better outcomes: Multidisciplinary care

Melissa ReeClinic Updates

Our mission at J&R Clinical Psychology is ‘helping you thrive’. We carry the ethos of ‘helping you thrive’ through all that we do, from how we work with our clients, our team, and our fellow professionals and referrers. J&R clinical psychology are taking the exciting step of offering our services within a brand new (and very lovely) GP clinic in …

Telehealth: Part of the ‘new normal’ for psychological healthcare in 2022

Melissa ReeClinic Updates

Telehealth (health consultations delivered via phone or videoconference) has been around for decades and the earliest research into its effectiveness was in the 1960’s. In Australia, psychologists have delivered mental health care via phone and videoconference for many years. This has been particularly so for people living in rural and remote areas, or those who cannot easily come into the …

What are some of the therapies used by psychologists? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

The J&R Clinical Psychologists teamBlog, Clinic Updates, Psychological treatment approaches

When talking with a psychologist, you will likely notice the discussion often ties back to the way you think in a specific situation. For example, a psychologist might ask: In that moment, what thought popped into your mind?  What did you take that decision to mean?  Thinking about that situation, what are you concerned may happen? Psychologists are interested in …

From the Couch: An online community Q&A series

Melissa ReeBlog, Clinic Updates

Join us as leading clinical psychology practices collaborate to bring you answers to common psychological challenges that have arisen as we navigate COVID-19. Recent studies suggest that for many people, distress is increasing during COVID-19. The rates of Australians with poor mental health has doubled since pre-COVID-19. Stress, confusion and anxiety are on the rise, while optimism has reduced. Despite …

When should I seek help for my child or teenager?

Melissa ReeBlog, Children, Clinic Updates, Psychological treatment approaches

Seeing a psychologist can be a proactive step in enhancing long term well-being.  However, it can feel like a big decision to seek psychological support for your child or teenager. How do you know if your child’s behaviours or emotions will pass with time, are just part of “growing up”, or something that needs more specialised help? As a starting point, it can …