Anthony Mackie
Clinical Psychologist
Humanistic, Person-Centred, Emotion-Focussed Therapist
Anthony is a Clinical Psychologist, who works with individuals and couples. He has been trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities and collaborates closely with clients on choosing an approach that suits them best. He believes that counselling offers a helpful way to resolve relationship difficulties, feelings of depression or anxiety, or just ordinary unhappiness with certain aspects of our lives.
“As a therapist, my role is to provide a safe and compassionate space within which we can explore whatever is troubling you. I aim to support you as you engage with your difficulties, and find a way to respond to them that is consistent with your values.”
Areas of interest
Anxiety (with a particular focus on shyness and social anxiety), depression, trauma and living with the after-effects of traumatic experiences, enhancing relationships, self-esteem, grief and loss. Anthony has a strong interest in Emotion Focused Therapy and its application within individual and couples counselling.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Economics (Monash), Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology (Swinburne University), Graduate Diploma in Organisational Change and Consulting (RMIT). Anthony has recently completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology where he conducted research into Social Anxiety Disorder. He has presented his research findings at scientific conferences in Australia and overseas..
Affiliations
Registered as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Agency (AHPRA).
Fees
$170 for a 50 minute session. Anthony is registered with Medicare and so a rebate of $124.50 per session is available to those who have been referred for treatment by their GP under a Mental Health Plan (up to a maximum of 10 sessions within a calendar year).
Contact details
email: mackiepsychology@gmail.com
phone: 0401 655 898