Garth does not have availability for new clients at this time.
Garth is a registered psychologist working with adult individuals. Garth can provide Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) for managing difficult emotions, working through challenging experiences, and developing mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing for changing habits and overcoming addictions, Person Centred Therapy for gaining insights and greater awareness of yourself, interpersonal therapy to strengthen your abilities to relate to other people, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) to help reduce symptoms of chronic pain and somatic conditions. In addition to this, Garth also performs hypnotherapy for changing habits, managing emotions, increasing energy and well being, and the achievement of goals. Psychological assessment and reports can be provided by Garth upon request. Garth holds a bachelor degree in psychological science (with honours), a masters degree in counselling psychology, and is is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
So this means...You can get help from Garth with managing and overcoming depression, anxiety, and trauma; moving past shame and guilt; dealing with grief and loss; healing and managing chronic pain; discovering your life direction; changing bad habits; repairing and building better relationships. In other words, helping you have a better life!
Experience counts... Having worked in private practice, chronic pain rehabilitation, crisis support, and university student support, Garth has a wealth of experience working with a diverse range of clients of all genders, ages, cultural backgrounds and sexual orientations. He is flexible, humourous, empathetic, patient, and compassionate. He practices with high ethical standards. He is devoted to understanding what you need, collaborating with you on how to get you what you want, assisting you in adjusting comfortably to changes, and helping you in feeling confident in your decisions moving forward.
Fees: Individual $175 per 50 min. (after 5pm $190). Longer individual appointments are available, at $250 per 80 min., and $320 per 110 min. Medicare Rebates: On a Mental Health Care Plan (provided by your General Practitioner) you may be entitled to a $92.90 rebate. Private Health Rebates: Check your entitlements with your health insurance provider as plans can vary. Bulk Billing: Not available. TAC, WorkSafe (Work Cover), DVA Clients: Not available.