Mrs Christina Farrell
Psychologist
Balanced Living Psychology
Brookvale, Sydney NSW 2065
In Person Consultations
Philosophy & Vision
Christina is a qualified and experienced Psychologist. She is kind and caring in her approach and loves helping clients achieve their goals and improve their life. Before she was a psychologist, she had many careers in the corporate world and understands the demands of balancing career and family pressure. Christina has a Bachelor of Social Science degree with Honours in Psychology. She is currently undertaking her Doctorate in Psychology focusing on teenage social media usage and its impacts.
Background
Balanced Living Psychology is the vision of Principal Psychologist, Christina Farrell who wants to help adolescents and adults navigate the challenges they face in life.
Services
Specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of psychological and mental health problems. Working with adults, teenagers and families using psychological theory and research to provide a tailored intervention for each client.
Quality Provision
I am dedicated to ongoing training and development ensuring that the most current evidence based treatments are implemented.
Christina is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and she is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a member of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)Honours - Charles Sturt University
- Master of Professional Psychology - University of New England
- Doctoral Candidate - Charles Sturt University
Modalities
ACT - CBT - DBT - Mindfulness - Schema Therapy
Therapy Approach
Christina specialises in providing evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy. All of these approaches are widely accepted around the world to treat a wide range of problems. They have been extensively researched and shown to be effective in clinical trials (in which the treatment's effectiveness is compared against the results of having no treatment or against other treatments, such as medication).
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
Suite 229, Level 2
117 Old Pittwater Rd
Brookvale NSW 2065
Free 2 hour council car parks in Hume St, Crows Nest and also Holterman St Carpark in Crows Nest
St Leonards Train Station is a short walk (850m).
Appointments
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Fees & Insurance
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Payment Options
Credit card and debit card accepted
Contact Christina
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