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Psychologist, Counsellor, Coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist with over a half century’s life experience, available in Huntingdale-Thornlie & Cyberspace
Providing both In-Person and Telehealth Consultations
Professional Interests
Please look around my website to find out more about me and the sorts of work I do and issues I deal with, e.g. Anxiety, Alcohol & other Drug (AOD) use issues, Depression, Grief & Loss, Gay & Lesbian or workplace issues.
About Colin
I’m a male psychologist, offering weekday, evening and Saturday morning bookings as well as Telehealth, with all covered by Medicare (with a GP referral). I also work with NDIS clients.
Telehealth Related Information
About Me
Colin Longworth is a psychologist who has been registered since 2008, having come to be a registered psychologist via what he sometimes calls a “Long and windy road”. Having studied as a mature-aged student, mainly while working full time in other settings. He is aware from his own experience of what it can be like trying to “juggle” various competing needs.
He says his interest in Psychology and counseling can be traced back to (amongst other things) what he calls his “benevolent curiosity”. Or a curiosity as to how an individual or couple came to be where they are now, in life and seeking some sort of assistance.
My goal is to provide psychological and related services at a reasonable price, both face to face, and via Telehealth, both during normal office hours as well as “out of hours” (for those in the paid workforce).
10 Session CBT Anxiety
I am offering a highly “Manualized” program developed over 20 years, which as the manual says: “teaches practical tools which are effective in lowering and managing anxiety.”
The key word here is practical. The tools are not merely concepts but can be incorporated into daily living in a useful manner. You will need a referral from your General Practitioner for the first six sessions
An Information & Enrollment sheet can be downloaded via the button below.
Medicare Provider No: 4498226W
I use a room at the front of the Centre.
This is just round the corner from Warton Road, (which is about halfway between Garden Street and Forrest lakes Drive/Huntingdale Road).
I’m directly behind the “Book Online” sign, no need to go into the Medical Centre reception.
Medicare Provider No: 4498226W
I use a room at the front of the Huntingdale-Thornlie Medical Centre.
This is just round the corner from Warton Road, (which is about halfway between Garden Street and Forrest lakes Drive/Huntingdale Road).
I’m directly behind the “Book Online” sign, no need to go into the Medical Centre reception.
Medicare Provider No: 4498227F
Psychologist appointments available on alternate Mondays.
I use a room at Pier Street Medical. This is located behind the HBF park near the corner of Brewer street and a short distance from Lord Street.
It can be useful to have someone outside your life to help you.
See the wood for the trees.
Professional Interests
Apart from Depression, Anxiety and Stress, Colin focuses on a range of other areas of professional interest, including:
– Alcohol and other drugs
– Domestic violence
– Family of origin issues
– Grief, loss, and change
– Prepare/Enrich
Telehealth Services
Anyone in Australia with a GP Mental Health Care plan can make use of Medicare subsidized Telehealth sessions. All that is needed is a Smart Phone or a computer with good internet access and a Webcam.
At the present time those in the metro area, as well as those in country areas can access Telehealth Medicare services.
Gay & Lesbian Issues
Why might a Gay man or Lesbian see a Psychologist?
– Feeling the need to hide who you really are in the workplace or other settings
– Wanting to reduce internalized Homophobia or heterosexism
– Feeling guilty about being Lesbian or Gay or that it’s “wrong”
– General fears about “coming out”
Difficult Workplace Issues
The sorts of issues clients may come to discuss with me can include:
– Dealing with work-life balance (e.g. work and parenting/carer roles)
– Difficult working relationships with co-workers or bosses
– Expected or unexpected unemployment, or underemployment
– Dealing with “ism’s” (sexism, racism, heterosexism and or ageism).
Recent Blogs
Another 4 Fantastic LGBTIQ+ Books About Mental Health
As a psychologist and a gay man, I have had the privilege of discovering many books that delve into the unique psychological aspects of being
What to Expect During Your First Psychology Session: A Guide to Consultations
This blog was prompted by an SMS exchange I had with a potential client who was curious about what actually happens during a psychological consultation.
How to Manage Stress at Work – 7 Effective Solutions
Are you or someone you know feeling overwhelmed by how to manage stress at work? Whether it’s the pressure of tight deadlines, office politics, or