Mrs Victoria McGowan Psychologist

Deep Blue Psychology Rostrata Medical & Professional Centre, Suite 3/40-46 Rostrata Avenue, Willetton, Western Australia, 6155

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Deep Blue Psychology Rostrata Medical & Professional Centre, Suite 3/40-46 Rostrata Avenue, Willetton, Western Australia, 6155
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Overview

Victoria was born in Perth, Western Australia. Motivated by a keen interest to understand human behaviour and well being, Victoria completed two degrees at the University of Western Australia - a Bachelor of Health Science (majoring in Psychology) and a Bachelor of Psychology. Victoria then went on to complete a Diploma in School Psychology. Victoria has 10 years experience in the mental health sector as a research assistant, program coordinator, mental health manager and Psychologist. Victoria strongly believes in working in partnership with a client to achieve their goals; focusing on the cause of a clients mental health issues rather than just treating the symptoms. Victoria believes this helps to prevent further mental health issues and results in long term mental health improvements. Victoria has an open mind when it comes to her clients, everyone is different and requires a unique approach. Victoria has a strong appetite for implementing evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Health Science
  • Post Graduate Diploma of Education

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • General Psychology
  • Grief and Loss
  • Health psychology
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parent/Caregiver Training
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Adlerian / Individual Psychology
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • In Vivo Exposure Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Time-Limited Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men

Languages Spoken

  • English