What is a Psychologist?
Psychologists are experts in human behaviour and relationships. We work with people for a range of reasons including helping people find ways to cope with life stressors in a more adaptive way, assisting those with mental illness, and training people to handle stress and family problems.
Psychologists may use a variety of therapies to help people. We differ from Psychiatrists in that we do not prescribe medication, but will study for a similar number of years to specialise in various aspects of psychology.
Download the APS Charter for Clients of Psychologists.
Download the Better Access to Psychologists through the Medicare Benefits Schedule.
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Therapy and treatment
Treatment is based on changing unhelpful behaviour, and dealing with distressing emotions through 'talking' therapies to assist people in resolving dilemmas and problematic issues.
Psychologists are experts in human behaviour, having studied the brain, memory, learning, human development and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react. Psychologists apply their expertise using reliable and scientifically supported methods. Psychological therapies are widely used to treat individuals and families and can also be applied to groups and organisations.
Psychologists are required to abide by codes of conduct which outlines ethical standards, professional conduct and confidentiality. This is to safeguard the welfare of consumers of psychology as a profession.
At Evolve Wellbeing we adopt a holistic, individualised approach to treatment and believe that each person will present with their own unique set of problems and issues which have arisen for different reasons.
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