Chris Baumgartner (He/him)Psychologist

Positive Wellbeing Psychology (In-Person)738 Malvern Road, Armadale, Victoria, 3143
clinic location

Overview

Chris’ warm and approachable manner helps clients to build trust and emotional safety early on in therapy, making him easy to talk to and genuinely attuned to what matters most to you. Chris uses the initial sessions to develop a thorough understanding of each individual’s unique story. Clients often describe feeling genuinely seen, heard, and understood throughout this process. Chris values authentic connection as the foundation of effective therapy. He brings a down-to-earth, personable approach to therapy, allowing space for humour and genuine self-expression within the therapeutic relationship. Chris adopts a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming approach to therapy and is committed to supporting and empowering individuals seeking meaningful, enduring change in their lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Business (Economics and Finance)
  • Diploma of Business (Banking and Finance)

Accreditations

  • Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Identity Problems
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Sexual identity
  • Sports psychology
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Existential
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations