Torrens House Psychologists and Staff in Victor Harbor

Australian Psychological Society

Australian Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Adults

Using techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and EMDR for the treatment of adults with:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• Personality Disorders
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Chronic Pain

Following completing her studies in 1996 Leanne worked in a public Mental Health Team for 5 years before moving to the UK and working as a Forensic Mental Health Care Practitioner for 4 years and a further 4 years in a Day Therapy Services team at a Private Psychiatric Hospital. Leanne has worked in Private Practice at Torrens House since 2009.

Referral types: Medicare, WorkCover, Private

I love enjoying the beach and outdoors with family and friends, walking the dog, kayaking, and staring out to sea.

Days at Torrens House: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society

Adolescents (13+ ) and Adults

Clinical psychology services for adolescents and their families, adults with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, health concerns.

Ali has returned to Torrens House, having previously worked there for 8 years. She has also worked at Calvary Hospital running an oncology program, for CAMHS as a Research Manager, and at Novita Children's Services. She has run workshops for school communities on managing anxiety in children.

Time off is spent riding long kilometres on the bike with friends, planning holidays, drinking coffee and reading.

Days at Torrens House: Mondays and Fridays

AHPRA

Ros is a registered Psychologist ( General) has provided counselling, EAP and Critical incident services to South Australians for the past 10 years.

Ros is well placed to receive clients over 16 years of age and is open to seeing anyone with general problems in living.

More specifically to support those experiencing personal problems:

stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief and loss, migration, disability, divorce, relationship difficulties, adjustment following injury, domestic violence, financial stress

Or any work-related matters causing distress, such as:

Work stress, work conflict, workplace bullying, work satisfaction, manager/ employee relations, management consulting and or work conflicts.

Her approach is holistic and she leans heavily towards positive psychology, strengths and person-centred approaches.

Modalities she draws from include: Person Centred approaches, Solution focused therapy , Schema therapy, Cognitive Processing for Trauma, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Informed approaches, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Eye Movement Integration

Referral types: Medicare, EAP,

The ocean and all things nature. Sailing. Yoga. Horses.

Days at Torrens House: Fridays

Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Jennifer is a Psychologist with 25 years experience. 

She started out as a Registered Nurse before studying to be a Psychologist. 

Clinical Services

- Therapy for adults of all ages over 17 years:

- Evidence based treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy,

Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy to

reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, depression, PTSD, adjustment

issues, stress and other symptoms to suit each client

- Women’s health, with a wholistic approach to mental and physical well-being

- Menopause, peri-menopause and pre-menstrual syndrome

- Peri and post natal anxiety, stress and depression, adjustment to pregnancy and

childbirth

- Parenting support and advice for all stages, babies to teenagers

- Chronic illness and chronic pain therapy support

- Breathing, relaxation and stress management skills/techniques

- Adjustment and recovery support following cardiac events and treatment with

stents and coronary bypass grafts

- Improving relationships at home and in the workplace, establishing a work/life

balance

- Support for individuals and families managing dementia

Referral types: Medicare, EAP, WorkCover, Private

Days at Torrens House: Tuesday and Wednesdays

Nature, walking with my dog, not sure who is walking who, as he is a beagle,

catching up with friends and family