Christina Spark Psychologist

clinic location

Info

Phone0409 782 379(Work)christina@sparkgroup.net.au
@ 271 Jones Road, Bellbird Park, Queensland, 4300
Map for 271 Jones Road, Bellbird Park, Queensland, 4300

Overview

I have expertise in general treatment (counselling). Individuals 21 years and over. NO clinical assessment reports or WorkCover. Phone or text or email Mon-Thu to arrange a consult. Sessions - Bellbird Park home office: Monday, Tuesday morning, Wednesday Redbank Plaza Medical: Tuesday afternoon **Currently not accepting new clients. Apologies. ++ Fees $130 per session Mental Health Care plans - Medicare rebate $98.95 applies. Bulk billing (no charge) applies if you have a Mental Health Care Plan and are 65 years and over or you receive the Disability Support Pension - Redbank Plaza Medical patients - Fees $130 per session Mental Health Care Plans - Medicare rebate $98.95 applies Bulk billing (no charge) appies if you have a Mental Health Care plan and are 65 and over or have a concession/pension card I am a psychologist with over 25 years’ experience in counselling, psychoeducation groups, teaching, workplace training, and psychological assessment. My experience started with voluntary work as a student doing telephone counselling at Lifeline and Queensland AIDS Council for 3 years. After graduation I worked as a psychologist 8 years in 2 mens’ prisons, developing a broad range of skills, then 2 years with employment services, 1 year at Centrelink, and 8 years teaching psychology and social work students with the University of Qld. I started this counselling practice in March 2008 in central Ipswich, and soon after, some sessions at home (Bellbird Park). Also I have worked at Flinders Peak Medical Centre Purga and Raceview before finding my sweet spot at Redbank Plaza Medical around 5 years ago, as well as my comfortable home office. My practice is now part time at around 14-16 sessions per week.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • BA Hons (Psych) University of Queensland

Accreditations

  • Member of The Australian Psychological Society

Certifications

  • CertIV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAFE Qld)

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Affective disorders
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Emotional abuse
  • Personal Development
  • Relaxation training
  • Trauma
  • Victim of Crime

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Humanistic
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Women
  • Men

Languages Spoken

  • English