PRINCIPAL CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 

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CHRISTINA CALLOW 

Christina has worked as a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Supervisor for over thirteen years in both government and private practice settings. As such she has a vast array of skills and is happy to see clients from childhood to adult. Christina has interests in a number of areas aside from anxiety, depression and stress including trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, drug, alcohol and internet addictions, eating disorders, chronic pain management and illness, sexual issues and offences, relationship and family issues, family court matters, personality disorders, child behaviour management and parenting, ADD/ADHD, learning disorders, anger and dysregulation, autism and intellectual disability.

Christina can undertake a range of formal assessments. She is happy to see clients related to Workers Compensation or Insurance claims and also clients from various government departments like the Department of Child Protection and the Disability Services Commission. People wanting to access child behavioural and family therapy services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme are also welcome. 

Christina is also an Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) approved Clinical Psychology Supervisor and is happy to supervisor Clinical Psychology Registrars and Clinical Psychology students.
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The Australian Centre for Eating Disorders provides training to Professionals in the area of eating disorders. 
Christina has undergone intensive training in the area of eating disorders including Binge eating, Anorexia and Bulimia and Orthorexia Nervosa. 

Treatment for eating disorders at Swan Valley Psychology Centre follows the Cognitive Behaviour Treatment Model of Christopher Fairbairn and also the Maudsley Method for Anorexia Nervosa.  
Clients will learn practical and effective skills to help them deal with their eating disorder along with the exploration of interpersonal dynamics and intergenerational issues that have contributed to the disorder.  Comorbidity with other mental health disorders is also taken into account at assessment and in treatment.

Senior psychologist
FREDERICO PEREIRA
 
Frederico is a  very experienced psychologist that has worked in the psychology field for 14 years of uninterrupted service both overseas and in Australia. Frederico is a very engaging person with a calm manner and he is very dedicated to assisting people to achieve good outcomes from psychology and within their lives.
 
Frederico is highly trained in the analysis of behaviour and cognitive behavioural therapy. He is also highly skilled in solution focussed therapy and motivational interviewing,  Over the years, Frederico has had significant professional experience in a variety of settings, such as; Mental Health Ambulatory, Psychiatric Day Hospital, Supported accommodation, Employment agency (which included rehabilitation) and Individual Counselling.  

​Frederico has also worked with people that have experienced abuse and trauma and people with anger/aggression issues. Frederico is happy to see adults of all ages.

​PSYCHOLOGIST 
​KAYE HOUGHTON

Kaye has worked as a psychologist for 15 years in the private sector.  She has a passion for working with clients in a non-judgemental, client led manner that enables them to effectively and positively achieve their personal goals and objectives. She believes that the therapeutic alliance is the most useful tool she has to engage with a client in a manner that will give them the confidence to grow and/or change as they need.

Kaye has an interest in providing treatment for a range of psychological issues such as, mood disorders, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, drug and alcohol issues, and problematic sexual behaviours (including online pornography addiction). 

Kaye utilises empirically proven therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focussed Therapy.

Kaye is happy to see clients from all age groups including adults, adolescents and children.

​PSYCHOLOGIST
MELLISAH MANCUVENI

Mellisah is a Registered Psychologist with diverse experience and has worked with clients ranging from the ages of 7 years to older adults.  She has experience with various presentations including autism, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, family challenges and other individual or social difficulties. Mellisah's practice is underpinned by evidence based intervention with a strength focused approach. From the moment you come in and meet her, you’ll realise that she has a friendly, approachable, attentive and client centred focus. 

While Mellisah  loves supporting clients with whatever they may present to sessions with, she believes in also taking a preventative approach to build resilience before issues arise. Her treatment approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. 

Mellisah enjoys working with people from various backgrounds, especially disenfranchised or minority groups and believes that it is important for everyone to feel heard, understood and validated.

FEE STRUCTURE

In accordance with the Australian Psychological Society Guidelines Fees can vary depending on the psychologist.
​Telephone the centre on 08 9379 3580 for details. 
 
BULK BILLING REFERRALS WELCOME.

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