Miss Tennille Porter Psychologist

Dare to Dream Psychology 568 Chum Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, 3777

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Dare to Dream Psychology 568 Chum Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, 3777
Map for 568 Chum Creek Road, Healesville, Victoria, 3777

Overview

I obtained my General Psychologist registration in 2018 and have been practicing as a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor since 2017. I have also completed training and gained accreditation in 2018 for Animal and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through the Equine Psychotherapy Institute. I have worked in an animal assisted social and life skills programs on the Good Life Farm for approximately 6 years. My work as a Dual Diagnosis counsellor and at the Good Life Farm has led to specialised interest and professional development in working with clients with complex trauma histories and severe behavioural and mental health concerns. I work with people across the lifespan and from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Masters of Professional Psychology
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Accreditations

  • Equine Psychotherapy Institute

Certifications

  • Equine Psychotherapy institute- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner
  • Trauma Informed Practice in the EPI Model
  • Treating Developmental Trauma in Children with Animal Assisted psychotherapy
  • Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma
  • Schema Therapy- Model Method and techniques
  • Motivational Interviewing Foundation Skills
  • Motivational Interviewing Deepening Practice
  • Effective Conflict Management
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills
  • Strength Based Approach to Practice
  • Parents Building Solutions Program
  • Trauma and Polyvagal theory
  • Trauma Informed Practice in the Early Years
  • Internal Family Systems: A step by step guide Online course
  • The essential Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Online course

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Affective disorders
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Conduct disorders
  • Crisis management
  • Depression
  • Dual diagnosis
  • General Counselling
  • General Psychology
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relapse prevention
  • Suicide
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychotherapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • English