GRAEME SHAPIRO
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
“Clinical psychologists are experts in mental health. They have undertaken highly specialised training in the diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioural and emotional disorders. Clinical psychology is a science-based profession which integrates theory and clinical practice to understand, prevent, and relieve psychologically based distress or dysfunction” – The Australian Clinical Psychology Association.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Psychology Board of Australia/ Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency (AHPRA). I provide individual assessment and therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing a broad range of acute, chronic and complex mental health and relationship issues.
Evidence-based treatment interventions include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), the Flash Technique, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR); including Internal Family Systems and Attachment informed EMDR
I am an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner and EMDRIA Certified Therapist.
I am currently practicing within a multidisciplinary team at the Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service (Esast Metropolitan Health Service), where I facilitate inpatient psychoeducation groups and deliver individual therapy to outpatient clients with substance use disorder and co-morbid presentations.
I have presented my research findings of Pain Processing as a finalist at the Emerging Researchers Awards (Sports Medicine Australia, 2015) as well as my translational research into Social Anxiety (AACBT National Conference, 2019). I have been published on the Treatment Options for Fear of Blushing; https://rdcu.be/b32lz
A THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE
I believe in an empathic therapeutic relationship as a central element to facilitating change; working collaboratively with clients to integrate a variety of evidence-based practices to suit each individual and their presenting concerns. My therapeutic stance is informed by explorative guidance in aiding clients to attain a more in-depth insight into the nature and roots of their problems, reduce their negative symptoms, grow their innate strengths, and live a more meaningful life.
Typical problems treated:
Addictions, Anxiety, Blushing, Complex Trauma, Depression,
Eating Disorders, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Pain Management, Panic, Phobias,
Personality Disorders, Sleep Hygiene, Social Anxiety, and Trauma/ PTSD
REFERRALS, REBATES AND FEES
REFERRALS - currently closed for new referrals
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist, however, if you talk to your GP about it and if applicable, they will complete a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) under the Better Access initiative. This will enable you to receive a Medicare rebate.
Medicare Easyclaim/EFTPOS and Private Health Fund rebates are available on-site, so you can receive your rebate at the time of your appointment.
Graeme Shapiro Psychology is currently not taking new clients.
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