Psychology Services

Daniel Barnes

Daniel works with people struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transition, trauma, sexuality, shyness, sleep difficulties and workplace stress.

 

He takes a primarily cognitive approach to psychotherapy, working to foster a sense of control over mental distress through identifying and challenging beliefs, emotional responses and behavioural patterns. Daniel also includes mindfulness techniques that help focus attention onto the present moment.

 

Daniel completed his training at the University of Melbourne and the Cairnmillar Institute and is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Ashley Brown

Ashley is a Registered Psychologist in Victoria. He has worked as a Psychologist in occupational rehabilitation, organisational psychology and general psychological practice. His experience includes having assessed and treated clients with a range of mental health conditions. His work at Prahran Market Clinic involves providing an approved range of focussed psychological strategies to assist clients with mental health conditions including:

•Depression

•Anxiety Disorders

•Co-occurring Anxiety and Depression

•Panic Disorder

•Phobic Disorders

•Adjustment Disorders.

•Sexual Disorders

•Sleep Problems

•Bereavement Disorders

Ashley is an associate member of the Australian Association of Psychologists and a member of the International Positive Psychology Association. He is an accredited Mental Health First Aid Instructor.

Holly Carpenter

Holly Carpenter is a registered psychologist with a Masters of Psychology (Counselling), and is a member of the Australian Psychology Society (MAPS). She has 9 years experience working with adults, couples, families, adolescents and refugees.

Holly uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to assist both clients who are looking for short-term interventions, as well as clients who want to work through more entrenched difficulties. She is available to see adults, couples, and adolescents, as well as provide parenting interventions for parents experiencing difficulties with their children. Holly had had specific training in infant, child and adolescent development and mental health.

Holly currently works at the clinic on Saturdays and is able to assist with issues such as,

1. •Depression
   

2. •Anxiety
   

3. •Panic Attacks
   

4. •Social Anxiety
   

5. •Stress
   

6. •Sexuality
   

7. •Relationship Issues
   

8. •Grief
   

9. •Trauma
   

10. •Partner Violence
    

11. •Adolescent-Parent Conflict
    

12. •Parenting Issues
    

Pamela Cox

Pamela Cox is a Registered Psychologist and a member of the College of Counselling Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Counselling and a Master of Arts.

Her counselling experience spans 30 years in a variety of settings including: Dianella Community Health, Western Centre Against Sexual Assault, Victorian AIDS Council/Gay Men’s Health Centre, North East Centre Against Sexual Assault and Australia Post.

In addition to working in these organisations, she has been operating a private psychological practice for over 25 years. In Pamela’s private work she is a provider with Medicare, Workcover, Transport Accident Commission, Victims of Crime, Department of Veteran Affairs, Bushfire Relief and private Health Funds egg. Medibank Private, HBA.

Pamela works from a person-centred approach which recognises that a client has experience, skills and resources for his/her own problem solving and raising awareness. She sees her role as a counsellor as providing support and encouragement so that clients can make positive life choices. Her role is also to ensure a safe environment for the expression of painful emotional material and exploration of new ways of being and understanding

Pamela does not bulk bill but she is prepared to consider a reduced fee for clients where there is extreme financial hardship.

Eric Timewell

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Robert White

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Judith Gorst - Counsellor

Naturopathy Services

Jenny Rollings

Naturopathy combines science with traditional natural health therapies to investigate and address the internal and external factors that cause and perpetuate your ill-health. Its holistic approach can relieve symptoms and improve outcomes for many complaints, such as:

1.•stress, anxiety, depression

2.•indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation

3.•fatigue, headaches, insomnia

4.•withdrawal from nicotine, alcohol, recreational drugs

5.•unexplained symptoms

6.•asthma, hayfever, bronchitis

7.•HIV infection, autoimmune disease, cancer

8.•menstrual pain, irregularity, impotence, infertility

9.•urinary tract infections, thrush

10.•menopause, ageing 

11.•diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol

12.•arthritis, osteoporosis

Naturopathy can be particularly valuable in maximising your well-being when living with a long-term illness.  It helps by minimising the challenges to your health while increasing positive influences, reducing any medication side-effects, and lessening your risk for developing additional health problems.  

Available treatments include lifestyle adjustment, food as medicine, nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, homoeopathy and flower essences.  All treatment plans are individualised and carefully consider your existing medications, and financial and time budgets.

Initial consultations are 1 hour and standard consultations 30 minutes.  Iridology, nail and tongue analysis, physical examination, body composition, zinc tally and urinary indican testing will be included as appropriate.

Jenny believes that an individual’s peak health and their ability to respond appropriately to the challenges of life can be achieved by understanding their own physical, emotional and spiritual needs and fulfilling these with an individualised holistic approach.  Naturopathy can be a valuable component of such an approach, optimising a person’s vitality and enabling the best health possible to be achieved and maintained.  

Jenny is a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA) and registered with major private health funds enabling rebates on consultation fees for those with suitable cover. Please check with your health fund.

Physiotherapy Services

Kia Sadler - (to be updated)

Lindy Francou - (to be updated)

Podiatry Services

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Kate aims to provide care for all your foot health needs in a modern, dynamic and cost effective way.
We treat and care for a wide range of conditions from corns and calluses, foot pain, lower leg pain and knee pain, many of which can lead to lower back pain. Our podiatrist can also perform surgery to correct ingrown toenails and to remove warts.

What our Services Include

1. •General Foot Care
   

2. •Foot and Ankle Pain Management
   

3. •Sports injuries & Rehabilitation
   

4. •Biomechanical & Gait Assessment
   

5. •Orthotics
   

6. •Ingrown nails & Nail Surgery
   

7. •Diabetes Foot Care
   

8. •Children’s Foot Health
   

9. •Wart treatment
   

10. •Corn and Callous treatment
    

Dietitians

Mary-Kate Inkster

Mary-Kate has both Bachelors Degrees in Nutrition and Food Science and Nutrition and Dietetics. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is currently working in at Prahran Market Clinic and The Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville. Mary-Kate's experience working in both the private and acute hospital settings has enabled her to work in and gain experience across a range of clinical conditions. Her key interests lie in diabetes, gastroenterology and respiratory related diseases, HIV, achieving a healthy weight and cardiovascular disease.

Jenny McDonald - (to be updated)