Willem van den Berg
M.Sc Clin. Psych.
Registered General Psychologist
Willem accepts mental healthcare plans and we are happy to send your Medicare rebate to Medicare for you if you are eligible. Willem is originally from South Africa and has been living in Australia since 2016. He has more than 20 years of experience in providing psychological treatment to a diverse group of clients with a wide range of life challenges. He aims to get his clients actively engaged in gaining insight into the challenges they experience, as well as to find practical and workable interventions towards an enriched life. He further considers the whole person, not just the diagnosis.
Using a client-centred approach in providing interventions, he tailors the intervention to suit the client’s individual style, preferences and circumstances. He further has a warm, open, friendly and non-judgemental approach. Willem is also mindful and respectful of the role his clients’ cultural and religious background could play in the challenges they experience, as well as in the treatment of these challenges. Willem assists adolescents (aged 16+) and adults who experience a wide range of mental health challenges. Appointments are available for individuals, couples and families, and can be attended in-person, or via Telehealth consults. He accepts referrals via a Mental Health Treatment Plan, WorkCover QLD, and self-referrals.
Clients can be served in English and Afrikaans.
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Willem makes use of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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I have an interest and more than 20 years' experience in treating the following psychological presentations:
- Anxiety Disorders, including OCD, Panic Attacks and Phobias
- Mood disorders such as Depression and Bipolar Mood Disord
- Adult ADHD (assessments towards diagnosis and interventions to develop coping strategies)
- Trauma (PTSD and Complex PTSD)
- Grief and bereavement
- Emotional regulation (Anger Management, Impulse Control, etc.)
- Compulsive Behaviours and Addictions (Alcohol, Substances, Gambling, Pornography etc)
- Adjustment Difficulties due to injury, disease, family changes, work, retirement, and migration
- Sexual Disorders (Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Aversion, Sexual Arousal Disorders, Orgasmic Disorders, Premature Ejaculation, Sexual Pain Disorders and Sexual Compulsions)
- Chronic Pain Management and Somatoform Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Self-Harming Behaviour and Suicide Ideation
- Stress Management, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue
- Self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, self-judgement, self-loathing and perfectionism
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Betrayal, Trust and Insecurities
- Sexual challenges
- Separation, Divorce and Reconciliation
- “My kids, Your kids and Our kids”
- Domestic Violence
In addition to the above, I have a special interest in Couples and Marriage Therapy, dealing with a wide range of challenges, including:
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