Mr. John Brown, PhD MAPS Psychologist Location: 10th Floor AMP Building, 1 Hobart Place Canberra City, 2600 Availability: Weekdays. Phone: 02 6247 5485 Mobile: 0429 455 504 Email: reception@psychsessions.com.au Fees: Available on enquiry. PLEASE NOTE: Psychologists are able to offer you private health fund rebates if you have extras cover. Depending upon your health fund, you may be eligible for rebates for both individual and group therapy. These rebates significantly reduce the cost of your treatment. If you are unsure what your entitlements are, you are advised to check with your health fund before commencing treatment. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Psychology PhD (Clinical Psychlogy) at the Australian National University Memberships: Australian Psychological Society (Member) Australian Association Of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy International Society of Interpersonal Therapists Registered Psychologist (unconditional) in the ACT and NSW Specialities: Anxiety Social Anxiety Depression Sleep Problems Eating Disorders (binge eating, Bulimia, Anorexia) Addiction Motivation, Compliance, Impulse Control Problems Forms of Therapy/Counselling Used: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Interpersonal Therapy Motivational Interviewing Supportive Counselling John completed his training in clinical psychology at the Australian National University (ANU) as part of a PhD (Clinical Psychology) degree. This training focused on developing proficiency in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) used in the treatment of depression, anxiety and eating disorders, as well as Motivational Interviewing used for helping people to overcome addiction, impulse control and non-compliance problems. John also has an interest in drug-free treatment of sleeping problems. As part of his ongoing efforts to expand his knowledge and clinical skills, John has recently undertaken training in Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), which has been shown to be an effective treatment for depression related to interpersonal problems. In addition to his clinical practice, John is currently completing doctoral PhD research at the ANU regarding the long term effects of recreational drugs on brain functioning.

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