Adulthood comprises a number of distinct stages from young adult through to middle age, older adult and moving into what is sometimes called old age.  Each of these stages comes with its own unique  opportunities, challenges and stressors.

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Most people will face some sort of mental health issue at some time throughout their life - whether it is associated with a trauma or negative life event - such as death of a loved one, divorce, or changes in employment - or more chronic mental health issues or illness such as Bi-Polar Disorder, Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Learning Disorders,  Neurodevelopental disorders or complex or childhood trauma.

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We provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention to assist  adults and families as they navigate their mental health journey. We use appropriate, validated, reliable and targeted psychometric testing and thorough interviewing to identify and clarify issues facing each individual client and use evidence-based best-practice therapies to offer positive outcomes. We offer a safe, friendly environment in our Ballarat office and can support clients via telehealth or home visits within the region. 

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Some of the most common mental health issues we assist clients with are:

• Anxiety including Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Phobias and Specific Phobias.

• Depression including Major Depressive Disorder

• Personality Disorders including Anti-Social, Borderline, Narcissistic, and OCPD 

• Eating Disorders

• Bi Polar Disorders

• Assessment of and therapeutic interventions for adult presentations of Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and learning disorders

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  amily relationship issues

• Parenting issues and support

• Grief and loss

• Adjustment disorders

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Our clinicians use a range of therapies including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness based CBT, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy.  
Depending on each client's presentation and needs clinicians may use one or a mix of therapies depending on the clients therapeutic goals, presenting issues and previous treatments.

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We are taking new adult clients (23 years and over) now with no long waiting lists.