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Adele Samra
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Psychologist
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Master of Clinical Psychology, ACU
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Bachelor of Psychology (Hons-1), Macquarie University
My clinical work is centred on genuine respect for the unique needs of my clients. I use evidence-based therapies to help clients gain insight into their lives - especially the way past experiences colour their interpretation of current events.
I am passionate about helping people recognise and move away from limiting patterns of behaviour to live more full and authentic lives.
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Clinical approach
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CBT, Schema, ACT, DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed therapy, and Mindfulness.
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Works primarily with adults and adolescents.
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Therapy is focused on understanding the factors maintaining current problems in the client’s life.
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Creates a warm and supportive environment.
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Experience​
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Experience working in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient groups, university clinics, applied behaviour clinics, telephone counselling, youth services and clinical interviews.
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Experience working with anxiety, mood issues, personality disorders, relational/interpersonal difficulties, family difficulties, perfectionism, grief, low self-esteem, procrastination, body dissatisfaction and trauma.
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Published journal article on the effects of social media addiction on depression and low self-esteem.
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Currently writing a Master’s dissertation on the effect of social media addiction on body dissatisfaction and psychological distress in pregnant women.
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Presentations
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Anxiety, panic, phobias, stress, and worry
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Depression and low mood
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Emotion regulation difficulties
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Self-harm
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Unhelpful and catastrophic thinking
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Trauma and processing difficult experiences
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Personality disorders
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Relationship and sexual difficulties
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Gender and sexuality issues
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Discussions related to LGBTQIA+
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Friendship, social issues, and bullying
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Work and academic difficulties
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Perfectionism, motivation, time-management
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Postnatal anxiety and depression
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