Clinical Psychology
We offer clinical psychology services to individuals from the age of 14, for a full range of mental health problems. Using our training and experience in evidence-based psychotherapies, we aim to help you develop an understanding of your current and past difficulties, select an approach that feels right to you, and together work on improving your wellbeing, mental health, behaviours, thoughts, emotions and relationships.
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We practice from a clinical approach, which is:
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evidence based and results driven
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targeted, problem-focused treatment
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active and structured interventions
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Our psychologists drawn from a range of evidence-based treatments, including:
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Schema Therapy
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Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The benefits of a clinical approach to mental health:
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makes good use of your 10 Medicare rebates with targeted, evidence-based treatments
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engage with a therapist who is motivated to help your patients make positive, sustainable changes sooner
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We all have a minimum 6 years training, as well as experience in a variety of treatment settings
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​We also value the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship, as this is the best predictor of improvement in therapy. We will work hard to develop a safe, accepting relationship with you, based on shared goals and expectations.​​
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Adjustment to life changes and transitions
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Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, social anxiety and phobias
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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and other Personality Disorders (scroll down for more information)
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Depression and other mood-related disorders
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Eating Disorders, eating related concerns and body image (scroll down for more information)
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Emotional dysregulation
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Grief/bereavement
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD and other effects of adverse life experiences
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Psychosis
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Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
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Self harm
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Self-esteem issues
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Substance use, addictions, and other compulsive behaviours
We can assist with
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is recognised as the gold standard psychological treatment for people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It was originally developed by Dr Marsha Linehan. Research has shown that DBT is also effective in treating a wide range of other problems such as substance dependence, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, and anger.
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DBT is a behavioural approach to treatment. As such, it prioritises behavioural strategies to help reduce unhelpful behaviours, and increase more helpful ways of coping.
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DBT involves a number of elements, which are called modes:
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Skills training in groups
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Individual therapy
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Between-session coaching
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Consultation team (DBT treating team)
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Visit our GlowDBT website to find out more about our DBT program.
Psychological treatment for Eating Disorders
At The Glow Centre, we are committed to best practice in the treatment of Eating Disorders. We take a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach, usually involving a client’s GP as well as any other health professionals involved in a client's care, such as their dietitian or psychiatrist.
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In addition to nutrition and medical treatment, to recover and stay well, clients must also make changes in their thinking and behaviour. Psychological treatment is an essential part of treatment for everyone with an Eating Disorder. It provides a chance to find out what triggers a person’s eating problems and to work out how to deal with them.
Clinical Psychologist, Dr Dan Wilson has a passion for helping people with Eating Disorders and is highly trained and experienced, having completed his PhD in the area of Eating Disorders and personality. Dan is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. The primary treatment approach that Dan uses is Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E).
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Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)
Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) is a short-term, time limited, individual outpatient therapy for adults with eating disorders. It involves working one-on-one with a CBT therapist to uncover the factors that keep eating problems going – and then systematically together, tackling them in the treatment.
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Consistently across research trials, CBT-E has been shown to be the most effective treatment for eating disorders in adults.
If someone is severely underweight, they will need to begin their physical recovery before they start psychological treatment, so they are strong enough and their brain is working properly.