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What is Clinical Psychology?

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Clinical psychology focuses on understanding, assessing, and treating a wide range of mental health concerns using therapies that are backed by scientific research. This means that the treatments we offer - known as evidence-based therapies - have been shown through research to be effective, safe, and meaningful for improving mental health and wellbeing.

 

At our practice, we provide psychological services to adolescents (strictly aged 14+) and adults across a range of through a full range of emotional and psychological challenges. Our clinical psychologists use their extensive training and experience to help you understand your current and past difficulties, select a treatment approach that feels right for you, and work collaboratively to bring about lasting, positive change.

 

​Our Clinical Approach

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Our work is grounded in a clinical approach that is:

  • Evidence-based and results-driven - grounded in research to ensure effective care

  • Targeted and problem-focused - addressing the specific issues that matter most to you

  • Active and structured - providing practical strategies and tools to support real-life change

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We draw on a range of proven therapies tailored to your needs, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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These approaches are selected to help improve your mental health, behaviours, emotions, and relationships. â€‹â€‹

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Working Together to Support Your Progress

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At The Glow Centre, we believe therapy is most effective when it’s a collaborative process. While your clinician brings expertise, guidance, and support, your active involvement is just as important in creating meaningful and lasting change. Attending sessions regularly, being open to sharing your experiences, and practicing strategies between sessions all help to build momentum toward your goals. Many clients find that reflecting on our conversations, noticing patterns in daily life, and trying new approaches outside of sessions deepens their progress. Change takes time, and your commitment to engaging in the process — both during and between sessions — plays a vital role in supporting your growth and wellbeing.

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​​Why Choose a Clinical Psychologist?

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  • Effective use of Medicare rebates – get the most from your 10 Medicare rebate claims with focused, results-oriented treatment

  • Experienced and highly trained therapists – our psychologists have a minimum of six years of professional training and experience across diverse settings

  • Commitment to sustainable change – we are actively engaged in helping you reach your goals sooner

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Above all, we believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to progress. We are committed to creating a safe, accepting space where we work together toward shared goals, with compassion, professionalism, and care.

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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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Our DBT program is offered to clients aged 18+. 

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DBT involves a number of elements, which are called modes:

  • Skills training in groups

  • Individual therapy

  • Between-session coaching

  • Consultation team (DBT treating team)

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Visit our GlowDBT website to find out more about our DBT program.

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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), a gold-standard, evidence-based treatment specifically designed for individuals struggling with eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. CBT-E goes beyond traditional CBT by providing a more comprehensive and individualized approach that addresses not only disordered eating behaviours, but also the underlying psychological and emotional factors that maintain them.

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Consistently across research trials, CBT-E has been shown to be the most effective treatment for eating disorders in adults.

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Clinicians work collaboratively with clients in a structured, supportive environment to help them develop healthier eating patterns, improve body image, and build long-term coping strategies. CBT-E is suitable for both adolescents and adults, and is often recommended as a first-line treatment.

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​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. 

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More information can be found here: https://www.cbte.co/what-is-cbte/a-description-of-cbt-e/

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