Brighton Psychology Centre
Psychologist in Bayside

Accounts are payable on the day of consultation unless other arrangements have been discussed. Most private health funds pay a rebate for psychology fees lower their extras. It is advisable to tell the doctor’s receptionist that you are requesting a referral to a psychologist as the GP needs approximately 30 minutes to discuss the plan with you and pack in the needed paperwork. Brighton Psychology center consists of a team of expert consultants. Steven is a clinical psychologist with 18 years of extensive experience. He has worked in both hospital and private settings and taught and supervised clinical psychology. Steven also has a mighty background in kid and family psychology. Steven is currently Director at Brighton Psychology center and works there fulltime. Leanne has a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology, and has subsequently developed her area of interest and specialization with children and adolescents. She has gained extensive experience occupied in various self-reliant and government schools, at both primary and inferior level, and has developed this experience within our local educational system, as healthy as within an international school setting. She also specialisms in cognitive (IQ) and educational assessments. Leanne also helps children and parents in dealing with a range of childhood problems such as low self esteem, destitute social skills, behavioral problems, developmental concerns, loss and grieving, separation and divorce, all of which can ultimately have an effect on the child’s emotional, behavioral and educational well being. To address these issues Leanne offers play therapy, individual therapy and parent consultations. She has been occupied as a clinical psychologist since 1989 and has extensive experience in occupied with clients with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationship issues. She completed her doctoral research in this area in 1992. She has worked in school, government, forensic and private settings and works primarily with adults and couples. To address these issues Tania offers an eclectic style of counseling with a focus on insight and self exploration and a philosophy aimed towards optimum psychological development and facilitation of health and healthy being. Her area of specialization is helping children and adolescents resolve a range of emotional and behavioral issues, and she has a particular interest in play therapy for young children. As part of the child’s therapeutic process, Karen incorporates regular parent consultations to bear an opportunity for developing strategies and to promote parents throughout their child’s therapy. Karen also specialisms in educational assessments, including assessment of Specific Learning Disabilities (e.g. dyslexia). Her approach to educational assessment is based on the CattellHornCarroll Theory, which is a comprehensive and empirically validated model of the structure of cognitive and academic abilities. Michelle Roberson is an Accredited practicing Dietitian with 20 years clinical experience, and over 10 years experience in private practice. During this time she has developed a exceptional interest and expertise in the areas of more complicated weight management and eating behavior issues, eating disorders and adolescent eating and weight issues. She has also developed and led training seminars on these topics for Dietitians which attract delegates nationwide.