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About Val Mackintosh

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I use a range of therapeutic techniques to promote healing and change, most of which are grounded in an understanding of Attachment theory.

I have a particular interest in working with clients with a complex trauma history and in the field of Perinatal Psychology with an emphasis on Infant Mental Health. I have completed in depth training in relationship based approaches to Perinatal mood disturbance and have an understanding of the difficulties that the transition to parenthood can present. That being said, I also enjoy working with all adult presentations during any transitional or difficult periods they may be experiencing.

 

I undertake regular professional development training and supervision and I am passionate about providing the best possible care to my clients.

 
Professional background
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I have an Honours degree in Psychology from Deakin University a a Masters In Psychology (Counselling) from Monash University.

I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of The Australian Psychological Society (APS). I am also a member of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI) and Associate Member of the Australian Society of Hypnosis.

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Areas of Interest

  • Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Social Anxiety, Phobias)

  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Perinatal Anxiety & Depression, Bipolar Disorder)

  • Adjustment Disorders 

  • Trauma

  • Self Esteem Issues/Self Confidence 

  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement

  • Family and Relationship Issues

  • Stress Management

  • Self-harm

  • Pre and Post Natal Issues

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Approach

I have training in a broad range of therapeutic interventions and a preference to work using the following models:

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  • Schema Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Trauma Model Therapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Interpersonal Therapy

  • Compassion Focused Therapy

  • Sensorimotor Processing

  • Mindfulness Based Interventions

  • Hypnosis

 

Education

  • Honours in Psychology, Deakin University 

  • Masters in Psychology (Counselling ), Monash University University 

 

Registration & Membership

  • Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

  • Member of the Australian Association for Infant Mental Health (AAIMHI)

  • Associate Member of the Australian Society of Hypnosis

 

Consulting Hours

  • Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm 

  • Wednesday 2:30pm - 6:00pm

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