Ms Claire Wood Psychologist

someone.health - Returning ClientManly, New South Wales, 2095
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Overview

I am eager to interact with a kalediscope of individuals- each bringing their own perspective to the table in a comfortable environment. I feel especially privileged when working with individuals with mental health difficulties. Active listening and 1:1 support enhances individual resilience while supporting meaningful.change. New perspectives and skills assist them to navigate their journey in more meaningful ways. I initially completed degrees in education and welfare which paved the way for a focus on psychology. I completed a graduate and post graduate diploma in psychology in 2002. I am a member of the Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australian psychology society (APS) and ASPECT. I practice Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I have a keen interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I am a listed ACT therapist. I am ialso interested in Neurodliversity with an emphasis on autism and ADHD. I use a trauma informed approach and use schema and narrative therapies. I continue to work with a di verse range of clients across the life span (children, adolescents, adults and elderly). I see clients with different presentations e.g. intellectual delay, ASD and trauma. I have seen clients from different cultural backgrounds. My work in rural and remote NSW includes working with indigenous Australians.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY, CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BATHURST, Australia, 1999
  • POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY, CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BATHURST, Australia, 2002
  • BACHELOR OF EDUCATION, DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, Australia, 1987

Fees/Services

Others

  • Patient consultation (counselling psychologist)A$280.65

Online consultation

  • NSW Workcover: Subsequent Consultation and TreatmentA$226.80
  • Psychologist: First Video AppointmentA$0.00
  • Psychologist: Returning Client Video AppointmentA$0.00

Phone consultation

  • Psychologist: First Telephone AppointmentA$0.00
  • Psychologist: Returning Client Telephone AppointmentA$0.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Schema Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Women
  • Men

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations