Patricia Joannou
senior Clinical Psychologist
Available: Currently on extended leave
Ages: 8 years – Adults
After-hours appointments:
Client Groups
8 yrs – Adults
Therapeutic Modalities Offered
ACT
DBT
CBT
Trauma-Focused CBT
Schema Therapy
EMDR
Qualifications:
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Funding Types
Medicare
NDIS Self-Managed
Private
Special Areas of Interest
Anxiety (GAD, Phobias etc.)
Adjustment Disorders
OCD
Autism
ADHD
ODD (Behavioural Issues)
Grief
Anger Management
Trauma/PTSD
(All HCCP psychologists can assist with common psychological difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disturbance, and behavioural and emotional dysregulation.)
Therapy with you
Patricia is a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys making psychology accessible to people of all walks of life. She believes in meeting the individual where they are at and being creative and collaborative in the therapy room to create a safe space. She works with the aim of working beyond reducing symptoms associated with poor mental health and focusing on working towards living a fulfilling and values-driven life.
Patricia enjoys working across a broad range of issues and age ranges. She has a particular passion for working with young people navigate the tricky path into adulthood. Patricia also has an interest in autism and understanding and celebrating neurodiversity.
Patricia has worked in a wide range of settings including out of home care, community mental health services for children and adults, and private practice and is trained in multiple modalities. Patricia is also able to complete autism assessments including administration of the ADI-R and ADOS.
Patricia is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency, and provides services under Medicare.
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001888994
Medicare Provider: 5181924Y