About Madeline

Madeline is a registered psychologist who is passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of her clients. Madeline is an independent practitioner and works at two locations: Newmarket and Chandler.

 

Education & Experience

Madeline completed her undergraduate degree at Griffith University and her postgraduate degree at the Australian Catholic University followed by a sixth-year internship to attain her registration as a psychologist. 

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Madeline has experience working with adults with mental health difficulties, such as depression and anxiety, as well as supporting people through challenging life circumstances and transitions. Madeline takes a holistic approach to therapy and draws from multiple frameworks, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Madeline is warm and non-judgemental and quickly builds strong relationships with her clients. She enjoys helping her clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and develop skills to enhance their wellbeing.

 

Madeline also has experience working within the disability sector as Behaviour Support Practitioner where she conducted Functional Behaviour Assessments and prepared Positive Behaviour Support Plans to support adults with a range of disabilities. 

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours)

• Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology

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Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

• Registered Medicare Service Provider

• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)

 

Areas of interest:

Madeline works with individuals who are experiencing a range of challenges and mental health issues.  Her interest areas include, but are not limited to:

• mood disorders (e.g. depression)

• anxiety disorders

• low self-esteem / low self-worth

• perfectionism

• life transitions and adjustment difficulties

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Preferred therapeutic style:

Madeline acknowledges that attending therapy can be a nerve-wracking experience, therefore her first priority is to create a comfortable and welcoming environment in which her client feels safe to express their concerns. 

 

In the initial session Madeline is focused on building rapport with her client, listening and gathering information and working together to set achievable goals. After the initial session Madeline will then spend time developing a treatment plan to best achieve her client's goals. Madeline believes it's important to work collaboratively with her clients and values their input, ideas and feedback throughout the therapeutic process.

 

Madeline works predominantly within a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework, however she draws on other therapeutic frameworks to suit each client. Some of these frameworks include:

• Positive Psychology

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Compassion Focused Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

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