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Olá, meu nome é Dra. Rebecca Chau (ela/dela). Sou psicóloga clínica e atendo em Perth, Austrália Ocidental. Ofereço avaliação e tratamento para adultos que desejam melhorar sua saúde mental e a qualidade de vida.

Sou terapeuta cognitivo-comportamental e ofereço Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC), Terapia do Esquema e Terapia Comportamental Dialética (DBT). Essas terapias baseadas em evidências são utilizadas para uma ampla gama de sintomas e dificuldades, incluindo depressão, ansiedade, insônia, problemas de relacionamento, transtornos alimentares, bem como dificuldades na regulação emocional (como no Transtorno de Personalidade Borderline ou Transtorno de Personalidade Emocionalmente Instável). Após a avaliação, trabalho em conjunto com cada indivíduo para determinar o tratamento mais adequado.

Por favor, observe que atualmente não atendo casais ou indivíduos menores de 18 anos.

My Qualification Statement

I am a fully registered Psychologist (with clinical endorsement) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA; registration number PSY0001899768). I am currently in private practice as a sole practitioner. I have completed a Graduate and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Melbourne (this is equivalent to a Psychology degree with honours). I have also completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Monash University, Melbourne. My Doctorate examined the risk factors for depression among older adults, and my research is published in academic journals.  

I have experience facilitating DBT and CBT group therapy programs in the private hospital setting. I have experience conducting individual and group DBT in the public mental health system (Victoria). I have trained in CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy, and am currently training in the treatment of eating disorders. I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). 

Experience

  • Individual therapist and group co-facilitator, Spectrum Personality Disorder Service for Victoria, Internship (provisional psychologist), DBT team, Melbourne, 2017 to 2018 [link]
  • Individual psychologist, various aged care facilities, Perth 2019 to 2020
  • Group co-facilitator, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, The Hollywood Clinic, Perth, 2019 to 2021
  • Program Coordinator, Mood and Anxiety Management Program, The Hollywood Clinic, Perth, 2021 to 2022 

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