Registered Psychologist

BPsychSc(hons), GCertHProfEd, Assoc MAPS

“Within dysfunction there is a function”

Meet Dale:

Dale is a registered psychologist who is nearing the end of a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He helps adults, older adults, adolescents, and families cope with difficult emotions, challenging behaviours, and relationship problems. Dale uses interventions with the best evidence to treat a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, attachment, and relationship issues. Dale can provide a variety of assessments to help clarify diagnoses, gain a better understanding of client strengths and needs, and assist with applications for support and funding.

Dale’s research area is in digital mental health (see list of publications here), with a focus on the applications of mindfulness-based interventions using virtual reality. Dale has experiencing lecturing and tutoring both Psychology and First Peoples Health at Griffith University. Dale is a proud of his Aboriginal heritage and his connection to Biripi and Wiradjuri NSW.

How Dale can help you:

Dale practices with authenticity, non-judgement, empathy, and compassion to support others in reaching their goals and achieving their potential.  

Areas of Interest:

• Anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorders, specific phobias, and social anxiety
• Mood and related disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia
• Stress issues such as occupational burnout, adjustment, health concerns, pain, and sleep issues
• Working with families and family systems
• Emotional and coping difficulties
• Self-compassion, self-care, and interpersonal communication
• Personality and relationship concerns
• Child-parent attachment and parenting skills training
• Trauma/ PTSD
• Cultural and identity issues
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He is also available for:

• Assessments of academic achievement, cognitive ability, neurodevelopmental and functional capacity, and personality assessments.
• Psychological reports for funding and/or education support
• Assessment and interventions with Aboriginal peoples.

Types of therapy used:

Dale applies an integrative approach that is informed by:

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Emotion-Focused and Trauma Informed Therapy
• Motivational interviewing, supportive psychotherapy, and collaborative problem solving

Professional Associations:

• Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society