B Science Hons Psychology Member - Aust. Psychological Society
"Helping clients through difficult times and providing support to achieve psychological goals."
Marlene Graham has an easy-going and direct style with a good sense of humour, whilst being genuinely committed to the improved wellbeing of her clients. Marlene's therapeutic approach is very practical and she uses evidence-based techniques, which include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Marlene has specialised in complex psychological conditions and working with clients experiencing crippling levels of depression, anxiety and pain.
Significant experience has also been acquired in the area of trauma, including PTSD and Complex PTSD cases. Trauma clients have included road trauma victims, ex-Defence Force personnel, Emergency Services and injured employees. Work in the Trauma space has included counselling, injury case management, assessment and involvement in a world-first, globally recognised research program.
Her work has often required working collaboratively with other healthcare providers, to ensure optimum client care.
Two decades of experience has also been acquired in the area of psychological assessment which includes work-capacity and medico-legal examinations and report writing.
Marlene is able to help clients with the following issues:
Registration / Memberships: Marlene Graham has been registered with the Psychology Board of Australia for over 20 years, as well as the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is also a member of various APS special interest groups.
Provider recognition has been granted from VVCS, Medicare and WorkCover.