Dr Bernadette Bywater MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Principal
Bernadette is committed to providing therapy that is supportive, goal-directed and effective.
Bernadette is a registered Clinical Psychologist (Registration No.0069732), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS, Membership No. 034478) and a member of the Clinical College of the APS. She was first registered as a Psychologist in 2002 and has completed postgraduate training in a range of scientifically supported therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). She has experience in various hospital and community settings, including specialist services for eating disorders.
Dr Bernadette Bywater also provides supervision for therapists and consultation to other professionals.
Bernadette offers treatment for a range of adult issues including the following:
- Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Health Anxiety
- Depression, Post Natal Depression, low mood
- Eating Disorders including Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia and Binge eating
- Adult survivors of childhood abuse, trauma and neglect
- Adult children of parents with mental health difficulties
- Adjustment to major life events or transitions e.g. parenthood, divorce, retirement
- Life goals and direction
- Relationship difficulties
- Parenting issues
- Pain Management
- Supporters of people with mental health difficulties
In addition to these areas, Bernadette provides support for people seeking to lose weight. Recent research suggests that cognitive behavioural therapy is an important contributor to successful long term weight management for people who have been overweight. Bernadette combines skills in cognitive behavioural therapy, specialist experience in eating issues and a ten year history as a fitness leader to help people with their weight related goals.
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical
Psychology
Diploma in Eating Disorders
National Centre for Eating Disorders,
Post Graduate Diploma in
Psychology
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Therapeutic approach
Therapy is provided according to an
individual assessment of needs and strengths. The therapeutic models used
include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Solution-focused Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Ms Angela Dangas
Registered Psychologist
Angela is a fully registered Psychologist with the N.S.W Psychologists Registration Board (Registration No.0093640) and is currently completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has been trained primarily in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy but has training and experience in a range of scientifically supported therapies. She has worked with adults and adolescents in both private and hospital settings, including specialist services for eating disorders. She has experience in individual and group treatment. Angela provides therapy based on an individualised treatment plan and in accordance with the client’s treatment goals. She provides therapy which is supportive, non-judgmental and active.
Angela has experience working with a variety of psychological disorders and emotional difficulties and offers treatment in the following:
- Anxiety Disorders including: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Social Anxiety
- Depression including Post Natal Depression
- Eating Disorders including, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating related difficulties
- Weight loss and maintenance
- Adjustment to major life events
- Life goals and direction
- Supporters of people with mental health difficulties
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology/ MSc (candidate)
University of Sydney
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science (Psychology Honours)
University of Sydney
Therapeutic approach
Therapy is provided according to an
individual assessment of needs and strengths. The therapeutic models used
include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Ms Clare Rankin
Registered Psychologist
Clare is a fully registered Psychologist with the N.S.W Psychologists Registration Board (Registration No. 0099776) and is currently completing a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has been trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and also has experience and training in other scientifically supported therapies. Clare has worked with adults, children, and families in both private and community-based treatment settings. She has experience implementing both individual and group therapy. Clare provides therapy based on an individualised treatment plan and in accordance with the client’s treatment goals. Her approach is collaborative, active, and supportive.
Clare has experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including a range of psychological disorders. She offers treatment for the following:
- Anxiety Disorders including: Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, and Panic Disorder
- Depression including: Major Depression, Low Mood, and Post Natal Depression
- Eating Disorders including: Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating related difficulties
- Weight loss and maintenance
- Pain Management
- Interpersonal & Relationship Difficulties
- Adjustment to major life events
- Life goals and direction
- Parenting Issues (for children aged 3-12yrs) including: emotional & behavioural difficulties, sleeping & eating difficulties, and ADHD management
Qualifications
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology/ MSc (candidate)
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology Honours)
University of Sydney
Therapeutic approach
Therapy is provided according to an
individual assessment of needs and strengths. The therapeutic models used
include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
