At New Directions Psychology our mission is to provide high quality, accessible psychologist services to the Brisbane and Ipswich regions to improve the well-being and life satisfaction of individuals and families facing challenging times at different points in their lives. While life is full of pleasant experiences and joy, in the wise words of Dr Seuss: "Sadly, it's true, that bang ups and hang ups can happen to you".
It is part and parcel of the human experience to face tough times and pain and to learn how to overcome these challenges. The team at New Directions Psychology can assist you in these times of challenge to overcome barriers, create opportunities, and bring about positive well-being and connection with meaningful living.
It is part and parcel of the human experience to face tough times and pain and to learn how to overcome these challenges. The team at New Directions Psychology can assist you in these times of challenge to overcome barriers, create opportunities, and bring about positive well-being and connection with meaningful living.
Services
New Directions Psychology are a team of warm, friendly and highly qualified clinical psychologists with an extensive and diverse range of clinical experience. Our clinicians well-practiced in a range of therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Behavioural Parenting Training.
We provide an extensive range of high quality psychological services for clients of all ages. Therapy can be delivered through a range of modalities specific to your needs; if you're new to therapy and not sure what to expect, have a look through our services listed below.
Clients can access our service through self-referral as a private patient, via referral from a medical professional (a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician), and through private health funds.We also provide services funded by other organizations or government schemes; however, verification of third parties agreement to fund services must be received before psychological services can commence.
Clients can access our service through self-referral as a private patient, via referral from a medical professional (a GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician), and through private health funds.We also provide services funded by other organizations or government schemes; however, verification of third parties agreement to fund services must be received before psychological services can commence.
In addition, we also offer concessional rates and bulk billing to current Health Care Card holders, and personalised payment plan options for clients in genuine financial hardship. Our philosophy is that financial hardship should not be a barrier to accessing high quality psychological services. If this is a concern, please discuss this with our friendly staff and we can negotiate a personalized payment schedule based your circumstances.
Reviews (4)
Kalimna Kane
Nov 20, 2019
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Do not go! Worst psychologist experience. I had a break down. The psychologist spent the first 2 sessions asking me about my family. The next few sessions she read out a fact sheet on depression and anxiety and told me to go for a walk. She never gave me any help or suggestions or diagnosis. She told me I would need to see her for 6 weeks. At the end I had received NO HELP whatsover. In fact the experience has caused more trauma as she was like talking to a machine or a robot. She was completely expressionless and emotionless. Her 'treatment' was to just let me talk and to provide no response.
Nicole
Jul 06, 2019
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Called to book an appointment for a younger family member and receptionist Sue answered. For a clinic that is supposed to assist mental health patients I found the conversation abrasive, rude and incredibly unfriendly. I hung up and immediately contacted my health practitioner to provide a referral to an alternative practice. When I called back to cancel the appointment, I did not even get asked why, or whether I would like to reschedule. Would not recommend!!!
Mark Allen
Jan 02, 2019
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Valerie Tee
Dec 19, 2018
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Worst psychologist service. She couldnt wait to get rid of me. Was bored and didnt bother reading notes of previous visit. Spent the first 10 mins of my 2nd session on her phone with her door open in clear view of me in waiting area. Hours of time wasted and quality of care and advice could have been googled. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME WITH THIS CLINIC.
