Our approach
At NTA we provide effective and holistic therapy using evidence based practices, specialising in the treatment of anxiety disorders, addiction, men’s mental health, ADHD and grief and loss.
We employ a person centred and solution focused approach utilising such methods as motivational interviewing, exposure therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and psychodynamic theory.
Our clinicians are Medicare registered offering rebates for private therapy sessions through the mental health care plan (MHCP)
Practice manager Shannon Briggs has operated as a mental health clinician for over 15 years and is currently registered as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW).
His approach aligns with Irvin Yalom who suggested that therapists construct a new type of therapy for each patient, highlighting the need to be flexible and recognise the uniqueness of each patient whilst employing evidence based methods.
In honouring this he utilises a variety of techniques including motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, psychoanalytic approaches and mindfulness.
Additionally, drawing on experience working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation Shannon advocates twelve step principles within addiction recovery and everyday life.
Shannon’s areas of interest include ADHD, anxiety disorders and phobias, AOD and generalist counselling.
In addition to AMHSW registration Shannon has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Social Work and offers rebated psychological services through Medicare and the MHCP.
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“We need to go even further: the therapist must strive to create a new therapy for each patient.”
Irvin D. Yalom
“The truth is, we can let circumstances rule us, or we can take charge and rule our lives from within.”
Gautama Buddha
