Background and Qualifications

Shannon has spent more than ten years working in the field of psychology in a variety of settings including child and family therapy, Department of Families, Queensland Health and in community and general practice clinics across Queensland. 

Her qualifications include a Master of Clinical Psychology (six years minimum full time at University) and accreditation as a specialist Clinical Psychologist under the Medicare arrangement. Shannon is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and a member of the International Association for Contextual Behavioural Science.

Shannon's private psychology practice is located in Brisbane city at Suite 39, Level 1, Ballow Chambers, 121 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, Queensland (just about Central Station). Previously my private practice was located at Strathpine.

Shannon specialises in the treatment of depression and anxiety and finds that most patients benefit significantly from psychological treatment, leading them to experience happier and more fulfilled lives.  She also has a particular interest in working with other psychologist's/psychologist's in training and health professionals who may be facing difficulties in their work or personal lives or who want to complete their own therapy to enrich their own practice.

Therapeutic Approach

Shannon is very relationship focused. The therapeutic relationship is quite unique and it is very important to her that clients feel understood, validated and comfortable in sessions. Shannon views each of my clients as unique individuals and tailors her approach to each person. Psychological treatment is primarily conversational based and involves the psychologist and patient working together in partnership.

Shannon's therapeutic work  is strongly influenced by a type of psychological therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (pronounced “ACT”) which is an approach that has been found to be highly effective for many people. It is particularly helpful for more chronic or longer term psychological conditions. ACT is a relatively newer form of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which integrates mindfulness components. Shannon is also trained in, and practices solution focused therapy, schema therapy and psychodynamic psychology.  

Often people feel quite nervous about seeing a Psychologist for the first time. For most people however, the experience is reassuring and can lead enhanced emotional wellbeing with long term effects.