SPECIALISED SERVICES
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 SWAN VALLEY PSYCHOLOGY CENTRE provides a specialised clinical service for clients with a range of problems, from INFANT to ADULT 

ADULTS 

• Anxiety disorders 
• Mood disorders (eg depression)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Alcohol, other drug issues, Internet addiction and gambling issues
• Eating disorders/Lack of motivation to lose weight  
• Chronic pain and subsequent rehabilitation including back to work psychological assistance 
• Anger and aggression
• Personality disorders
• Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders
• Learning difficulties such as dyslexia 
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder (includes self-regulation issues, strategies)
• Grief and loss/Adjustment issues.

CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 

• All anxiety problems including phobias, separation anxiety, OCD, performance anxiety (exam) 
• Hypnotherapy for Eating Disorders (Children under 12)
• Mood disorders
• Bullying including cyberbullying 
• Abuse (Psychological, physical and sexual) and trauma
• Oppositional defiant disorder and Conduct disorder
• Self- esteem and social skills concerns
• Behavioural issues including those experienced by children with autism and intellectual disability 
• Learning issues 
• Self-harm
• Alcohol and other drug use
• Eating disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
• Adjustment Issues

PARENTS AND FAMILIES

• Parental relationships and parenting 
• Family Therapy 
• Coping with childhood/adolescent transitions 

RELATIONSHIP ISSUES 

• Couples’ relationship challenges including: 
• Communication skills, intimacy/ sexual relationships, trust concerns
• Domestic violence 
• FIFO workers and relationships 

FORMAL ASSESSMENTS 

A number of differing clinical assessments can be conducted. These include: 

• Medico-Legal assessments for Workers Compensation and Insurance, and Family Court requests. Family Court requests may include:- Assessment of parenting and parenting capacity, including psychiatric concerns and assessment of the parents’ relationship with each other and the child/children.
• Assessment for autism spectrum disorders – children to adult 
• Cognitive assessments
• Assessment of learning problems such as dyslexia 
• Assessment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/Attention Deficit Disorder
• Assessment for employee difficulties at work  (eg. City councils).

GROUP THERAPY

• Music Therapy
• Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy

​​​EATING DISORDERS 
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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.


Spotlight on eating disorders
Eating disorders can include anorexia nervosa bulimia and binge eating.
Eating disorders often arise in adolescence but can continue well into an adult's life.
While they tend to be more prevalent in females they are increasingly seen in males as well.
Disorders that are often comorbid with eating disorders are mood disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, for example obsessive compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Trauma can also be present along with substance use disorder and or personality disorders.
At SVPC we treat eating disorders using best practice Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and at times also using family therapy where necessary.  Motivational interviewing is also used to help clients become more motivated to change their behaviour.  Input from a dietician is usually sought. 
For further information please contact us at SVPC on 0423 318 041 or email us at [email protected]. 

​TREATMENT APPROACHES

A range of psychological treatment approaches are used including:- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (for PTSD), Solution Focused Therapy, Family Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (includes Mindfulness), Interpersonal and Behavioural Therapy.

FEE STRUCTURE

In accordance with the Australian Psychological Society Guidelines fees can vary depending on the psychologist consulted. See website or telephone the Centre for details. 

BULK BILLING REFERRALS WELCOME.

Swan Valley Psychology Centre takes referrals from 
a range of suburbs including but not limited to:  Alexander Heights, Aveley, Bassendean, Bayswater, Beechboro, Bennet Springs, Brabham, Bullsbrook, Caversham, Darch, Dianella, Eden Hill, Ellenbrook, Guildford, Inglewood, Landsdale, Lockridge, Midland, Mirrabooka, Morley, Mount Lawley.