Nenad Bakaj Social Worker

clinic location

Info

Websitewww.m1psychology.com
M1 Psychology Shop 1, 36 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park, Queensland, 4128
Map for Shop 1, 36 Bryants Rd, Shailer Park, Queensland, 4128

Overview

Nenad Bakaj is a Brisbane-based clinical counsellor and accredited mental health social worker, with specialist training in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapies, treating depression, anxiety, trauma and complex mental health conditions for all ages – particularly adolescents, young adults, adults and older individuals. Nenad holds tertiary qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work (specialty: Mental Health and Working with Families), Master of Human Services (Rehabilitation Counselling) and Diploma of Applied Science (Community & Human Services). His additional qualifications are in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, Time Line Therapy, Sport & Recreation, and Assessment and Training. An Accredited Mental Health Professional by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Nenad is a registered Medicare provider of counselling under Better Access to Mental Health Care (BAMHC), and Psychological Therapies programs, as well as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for Queensland.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Human Services (Rehabilitation Counseling), Griffith University
  • Bachelor of Social Work, University of Queensland
  • Diploma of Applied Science (Community & Human Services), Southbank Institute of Technology
  • Mental Health Social Worker Accreditation, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
  • Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)
  • Certificate IV in Community & Human Services, Southbank Institute of Technology
  • Certificate IV in NLP Coaching

Accreditations

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)

Certifications

  • Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
  • Certified DBT Practitioner (CDBT)

Fees/Services

In-clinic consultation

  • Initial AppointmentA$210.00
  • NDIS-NoGap (Existing Client)A$0.00
  • NDIS-NoGap (New Client)A$0.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (existing clients)A$210.00

Online consultation

  • Initial Appointment (telehealth)A$210.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (telehealth)A$210.00

Phone consultation

  • Initial Appointment (phone)A$210.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (phone)A$210.00

Working Hours

This Week

Tuesday:9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Academic Performance
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Counselling
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Mental Illness
  • Personality disorders
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Victim of Crime
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Teenagers
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Smoking Cessation

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Teenagers
  • Women

Languages Spoken

  • Bosnian
  • Croatian
  • English
  • Serbian

Services

  • Mobile service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Online consultations