Vince completed his Bachelor of Behavioural Science in 1990 at USQ, and Postgraduate Diploma in 1991. He has worked in a variety of settings including relationship counselling, child and youth outreach, drug, alcohol and dependency services, spiritual and pastoral care, forensic mental health settings, mental health and disability services. he has also worked in mental health support and mental health coordinator roles with serious mental health.
Vince is a Registered Psychologist working with children, adolescents, people with disabilities, adults of all ages, with particular interests in men’s issues and older adults.
Main Areas of Interest
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management
Anger Management
Offender behaviour (forensic)
Approach to Therapy
Vince is an empathic, compassionate, and dedicated professional. His approach is client-focused and collaborative in assisting clients to meet their goals.
Vince is passionate about working with individuals who lives are affected by anxiety and depression. He understands how these conditions have significant impact on individuals in aspects of one’s life. Vince’s experience working with clients with anxiety and depressive conditions has helped him develop an understanding in providing a holistic approach, seeking therapeutically guide the individual in recognising and building their strengths. Vince utilises a cognitive behavioural, a strengths based and solution focused approach.
Vince’s work with anger management has involved working in groups and with individuals. His approach is to work from a non judgemental perspective and focuses on working with the individual to assist them to understand behaviour, underlying thinking and how past experiences have impacted their present.
Approach to Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focused Therapy
Psychoeducation
Psychotherapy
Spiritual and Pastoral Care