Ty has been in full-time private practice since 2013, the same year he did his initial training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.  Prior to that he worked as a Psychologist in Community Mental Health for 4 years and has also served as ward psychologist for a Private Psychiatric Hospital.

 

Ty aims to foster a climate of warmth, respect and collaboration in therapy.  He is available to individuals 18 years of age and older.  Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are very welcome.  Ty works with a range of presenting problems including Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Difficulties and Grief.   He has a particular interest in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other Trauma related conditions, including those arising from Complex-Trauma (often beginning in childhood). 

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While Ty tailors treatment to the individual, one of his main treatment approaches is Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, in addition to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).  Ty has a particular interest not only in in the use of EMDR therapy for recovery from traumatic experiences and other adverse life events, but also in applying the EMDR approach to difficulties relating to anxiety, phobias and self-esteem, when earlier life events seem to be relevant.  He also draws upon other modalities such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in addition to Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches.