Lachlan Anthony
GDP (advanced), MClinPsych
I am a friendly and empathetic Australian psychologist with experience in public, community, and private mental health settings. I have a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Melbourne, and this training allows me to understand and treat a broad spectrum of mental health difficulties and disorders that many people face.
Prior to my career as a psychologist, I worked in the creative advertising industry and ran a business for several years. I experienced first-hand the stress and pressure that everyday life can bring and became increasingly interested in ways that I could support myself and those around me. Through mindfulness meditation and reading psychology books, my interest in a career as a clinical psychologist grew, which has led me to this point.
My approach to therapy is based on my belief that we all experience difficulties and psychological distress at different times, and there are often understandable reasons for feeling this way. I will work alongside you to help you increase your awareness and understanding of your challenges and to develop meaningful ways of moving forward. My practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy, as well as mindfulness-based practices.
I work with adults and young people aged 16+ and I have experience working with people from the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. I am happy to work with most mental health issues and have a particular interest in:
Emotional difficulties, incl. depression, anxiety, and anger
Trauma-related mental health difficulties
Stress and adjustment
Insomnia
Relationship and interpersonal problems
Attention and concentration issues, such as ADHD
Grief and loss
Self-esteem issues
Perfectionism
It takes courage to acknowledge your difficulties and seek professional help, and I appreciate that taking this first step can be challenging. I aim to develop a therapeutic relationship with compassion, trust, and effort, on both sides, and provide an environment where you feel supported and safe to explore difficult topics and be open with your emotions.
Together, we will work to understand the underlying patterns of your difficulties and tailor a treatment plan that is unique to you, using the most appropriate evidence-based practices. I am passionate about helping you find the language to understand your difficulties and the tools to live a full and meaningful life.