Mark McElroy

Psychologist (BPsych)

I have a relaxed, easy-going style and find great satisfaction in supporting and assisting people through various mental health challenges.  I enjoy helping others in the exploration of conflicting thinking patterns and facilitating positive change in their lives.  This is achieved through building trust and providing a safe and respectful environment, free from judgement with an empathic and supportive manner.  Client empowerment is important to me, and I always involve clients in treatment planning and establishing therapy goals.

I have extensive experience in the psychological field, having worked for government and private organisations in residential mental health facilities, medical hospitals, custodial settings, university campuses, remote indigenous communities, and telephone and Telehealth counselling services.  I have delivered group therapy programs as well as treating individual clients from a range of different backgrounds, age groups and cultures in relation to trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and other challenges including relationship or interpersonal problems.

As a registered psychologist with an interest in trauma, mood disorders and associated conditions, I apply various evidence-based approaches depending on client needs.  I use the exploration benefits of narrative therapy, the challenge approaches of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), the mindfulness and values-based aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), the emotional regulation features of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and the educational qualities of communication skills and self-development.

 

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