Diana Paardekooper

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Diana holds a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Sydney University. At Macquarie University, Diana completed two Postgraduate studies – Diploma of Psychology and a Diploma of Professional Psychology.

She is registered with the national board of psychologists. Diana is skilled and experienced in counselling individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups for adults with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, domestic violence, self-esteem issues, addiction and bereavement.

Diana is also a lifeline telephone counsellor who is well trained and experienced in assisting and counselling people in crisis. She is skilled in crisis intervention and planning, and trained in ASIST suicide intervention.

In addition Diana has had experience working with children with Autism using an applied behavioural analysis model, and has also had extensive experience conducting IQ, achievement testing and qEEG testing with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of difficulties (e.g ADHD, Aspergers, learning difficulties and emotional problems).

Diana uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as her primary modes of therapy, however she believes each client is unique so any psychological assistance should suit the individual’s needs. Diana regularly participates in individual and peer supervision and professional development activities. Some of these have included training around grief and bereavement, ACT therapy and DBT therapy.

Diana’s special areas of interest include children, depression, couples, anxiety (in particular OCD and phobias) and personality disorders.

Diana is passionate about her work and strives to provide an empathic, personal and professional service. She is a gentle and caring therapist who works from our Mona Vale office.

Experienced with:

  • Adults, Teenagers and Children
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Domestic violence
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Personality disorders
  • Addiction
  • Bereavement

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Arts and Sciences from Sydney University
  • Diploma of Psychology and a Diploma of Professional Psychology

Member of:

  • Registered with the national board of psychologists

Angelica Bilibio

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Angelica is a Clinical Psychologist with a substantial experience in couples therapy and trauma treatment. She is a mental health practitioner inspired by the revolutionary science of alternative medicine. Her integral approach aims to bring together all systems within a person, drawing from Psychodynamic, Schema, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioural, Emotionally-focused and Transactional Analysis approaches.

As a certified Couples Therapist from the leading experts in relationship, intimacy and adult attachment training, she is a true believer of Esther Perel’s quote “Human connection has transformative power in our lives”.

Combining trauma-focused intervention and a caring approach, Angelica assists trauma survivors towards a more meaningful and satisfying life.

With over 15 years experience, Angelica has worked in the public sector and as an academic in tertiary education. Currently, Angelica shares her time between her clients and Psychologists in training, supervising Internships at her clinic.

As a wife and mother of two children, Angelica guides her clients via self-analysis and self-compassion, transferring these same principles to her own life.

Angelica is the director of BPsych Clinic. She is often contacted for comment by the media. For her most recent interviews and published articles please click on the Media tab.

Working primarily with:

  • Adults, couples and families
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Personality and Behaviour issues
  • Trauma
  • Stress and adjustment difficulties
  • Relationship problems
  • Self- esteem issues

Qualifications:

  • Honours Degree in Psychology
  • Masters qualification in Clinical Psychology

Member of:

  • Registered with the National Board of Psychologists
  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society
  • Member of APS College of Clinical Psychologists

Dearne Reid

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Dearne has a diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors along with being trained through Lifeline in the development of complex counselling skills.

She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association and participates in reflective individual and peer clinical supervision on a regular basis. Dearne uses different therapeutic approaches depending on the individual’s needs these include: Person Centered, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused and Transactional Analysis.

Her experience in private practice includes supporting people in crisis or at risk, as well as their families and friends, treatment of grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relationship issues along with Pregnancy issues & Post and Antenatal Depression. Dearne has a very supportive and caring nature and sees clients from the Mona Vale Office.

Experienced in:

  • Grief and Loss
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Pregnancy issues
  • Post and Antenatal Depression
  • Trauma
  • Marriage counselling

Member of:

  • Australian Counselling Association
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