Overview
Brendan is a Provisional Psychologist currently studying the Master of Clinical Psychology program at Macquarie University. He has several years of experience in facilitating interventions and providing support to clients with a diverse range of needs, including the designing and implementing interventions for clients utilising NDIS funding, and applying Cognitive Behavioural strategies to assist clients with affective and mood disorders.
Brendan is a competent scientist-practitioner, currently engaged in academic research and teaching into undergraduate psychology courses at Macquarie University. His Masters research project aims to explore how psychologists respond to and provide support to clients engaged in non-traditional romantic relationships.
Prior to studying Psychology, Brendan worked as a disability support worker, providing support in designing behavioural and environmental interventions for clients with a diverse range of mental and physical needs.
Area of Focus
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationships
- Sexual identity
- Stress
- Suicide
Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Education
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class I)