James Guinan Clinical Psychology
James Guinan Clinical Psychology
About: James Guinan
Clinical Psychology
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist, a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society with over 30 years experience in a variety of mental health settings. I work at headspace, as well as in private practice and have previously worked in Community Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol services, Corrective Services, in-patient psychiatric services, and eating disorders services. Prior to this, I worked in biological and medical research before gaining qualifications and experience in psychological therapy.
I have Masters and Doctorate degrees in biological and psychological sciences.
I specialise in both adolescent and adult psychological problems.
I provide treatment and assessment for a wide range of problems including, adjustment and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders (ADHD), phobias, stress, sleep disorders, relationship difficulties, anger management, depression, grief and trauma (PTSD) and their consequences, and addictive behaviours.
My treatment approach is centered around cognitive behavioural principles, but this approach is also informed by a broad base of psychological theory to achieve a better understanding and connection with individual clients. I am very aware that building rapport with clients is essential if I am to assist them to be better able to cope with problems in their life situations, and to address any issues with their thoughts, self-confidence, feelings, and behaviours.
Common Psychological Problems
Anxiety: worries, fears & phobias, sleep disorders,
trauma and its long-term consequences
Behaviour: substance misuse, over / under eating, timidity / aggression, obsessions & compulsions, self-harm
Interpersonal problems: relationship difficulties, loneliness
Depression: despair, amotivation, suicidality
Causes of Psychological Problems
Psychological problems can be understood by examining the way people think, feel and behave in relation to certain situations. Some people are more prone to psychological problems than others. This may be related to their genetic makeup and / or early life experiences.
Some events in a person's childhood, adolescence or in adult life may be so traumatic that they continue to suffer negative emotional, physiological and behavioural consequences of the trauma on an ongoing basis. This may result in severe consequences for themselves and others.
Anxiety: worries, fears & phobias, sleep disorders,
trauma and its long-term consequences
Behaviour: substance misuse, timidity / aggression over / under eating,
obsessions & compulsions, self-harm
Interpersonal problems: relationship difficulties, loneliness
Depression: despair, amotivation,
suicidality
Common Psychological Problems
Causes of Psychological Problems
Psychological problems can be understood by examining the way people think, feel and behave in relation to certain situations. Some people are more prone to psychological problems than others. This may be related to their genetic makeup and / or early life experiences.