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Mr George Turnure

Mr George Turnure

Clinical Psychologist

George Turnure Psychology

Balmain, Sydney NSW 2041

In Person + Telehealth

0413 674 328

Philosophy & Vision

As a Clinical Psychologist, I focus on emotions, relationships and mindfulness. I have a patient, practical and non-judgemental approach and enjoy working collaboratively to figure out how difficulties have come into being and how to prevent them from sticking around and/or returning.

I have experience in public and private settings such as community mental health centres, hospital, university and private practice. I have a broad range of interests including adolescent and adult psychosis, complex trauma, depression and anxiety (e.g., social anxiety, generalized anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, agoraphobia & PTSD). I also work frequently with hoarding, physical health issues, (eg chronic pain, tinnitus, cancer), trichotillomania . . .

Background

Six years of formal training followed by practice across a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, non-government organizations and universities.

Services

  • Counselling, Psychotherapy, Assessment, Phone Consultations, Online Video Consultations
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, Schema Therapy and mindfulness

    I work with adolescents and adults.

    Quality Provision

    I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), my Medicare Provider No. is 5040367W and I have membership with the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association.

    Areas of Special Interest

  • Adolescent Issues - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Assertiveness - Bipolar Mood Disorder - Borderline Personality - Bullying - Burnout - Chronic Fatigue - Chronic Health Conditions - Compulsive Spending - Decision Making - Depression - Divorce & Separation - Emotional Overwhelm - Existential Issues - Gambling - Grief and Loss - Guilt Feelings - Hoarding - Insomnia - Obsessive Compulsive - Pain & Rehabilitation - Performance Anxiety - Personality Disorders - Phobias - PTSD - Relationship Issues - Schizophrenia - Self Harm - Sexual Abuse - Social Skills - Suicidal Feelings - Trauma Recovery
  • Accreditations

    • Masters of Psychology Clinical - 2014 - University of Wollongong
    • Bachelor of Science Hons in Psychology First Class - 2011 - University of NSW

    Modalities

    ACT - CBT - DBT - EMDR - Schema Therapy - Trauma-Informed

    Therapy Approach

    Practical and pragmatic with an emotion focus as needed. Patient, non-judgemental and validating.

    The initial appointment focuses on assessment ie a broad focus on current difficulties, history and what factors are keeping problems going. My overarching view is that we are a small team (the client, myself, GP and others) working together to understand the situation, trial evidence-based approaches (that may not have been tried before) and prevent the return of problems.

    Professional Associations

    • Australian Clinical Psychology Association
    • Australian Psychological Society

    Practice Locations

    2 Booth Street
    Balmain NSW 2041

    Buses are very close (< 5 minute walk), plenty of car spots and light rail is an option too (< 10 minute walk)

    Appointments

    Monday to Thursdays, first appointment at 900, last at 500.

    Fees & Insurance

    Standard fee is $280 for 50 minutes, yet depending on circumstances options may include bulk-billing (eg pensioners), reduced fees (eg students).
    Medicare rebate approx $136.05 with MHCP from your GP. Private health insurance often has rebates too.

    Payment Options

    Credit card, direct deposit, PayID

    Contact George

    Please contact me to make an appointment

      0413 674 328

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    A conversation with George Turnure

    • I have always been curious about human behaviour, what makes people the way they are, the things they do. I have always been interested in "others' experiences, what they liked and disliked, why they did something; e.g., why go to all the effort of writing a film or a piece of music. Were they intending to express something specific or did it just come out automatically (or both). I would ask questions, listen and try to see the world from their point of view. This was a way for me to have another experience myself.
    • I see most things in the world as: 1) existing on a spectrum (vs binary or black/white) and 2) simply one of many different ways of being, where no one way is better/worse than any others. There are many ways to do things, to be. I am also interested in and hope to pursue Buddhism in a more formal way re principles of non-attachment, non-judgemental etc.
    • Years ago I thought it would be interesting to make/view a documentary film which explored the major emotions; Ie to explore each's function, how they may be typically experienced, how we naturally want to avoid them and also to understand what is occurring at a biological level too. Emotions seem to be the main reason people show up to therapy and without them we couldn't function/survive. Relationships to self and others is equally of interest.
    • I am always tuning into emotions and relationships via schema therapy training which encompasses a great deal of other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness (detailed below).

      I use CBT to work on core thinking and behavioural skills, to understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and behaviours, to identify/modify unhelpful conditional and core beliefs); exposure therapy for difficulties with anxiety including PTSD, worry, OCD, social anxiety, panic attacks, trichotillomania and body dysmorphic disorder. ACT & mindfulness I use when working with worry, OCD, health anxiety and chronic conditions such as cancer, tinnitus, chronic fatigue and chronic pain etc.

      I am also very practical (e.g., exposure therapy, role play, chair work) and frequently draw/use diagrams to understand and communicate ideas more easily vs words.
    • Depending on the complexity of the situation (and barriers to change) it could be from session 2-3 (if 2 or 3 issues) and longer if multiple difficulties. How long is a piece of string and how do you define progress? Barriers to progress are many and may include chronic self-criticism, low self-worth, mistrust, substance use and/or increased functioning (return to work, more social, more gym).
    • I try to be more mindful of others, more accepting, more patient with loved ones eg partner, friends and family and I aim to foster self-worth in my son.
    • Every day, every session is different and unpredictable. I/we may have an idea of what's going on and then together we discover something knew. Being an ally or support for someone during such a journey is very rewarding.

      I never cease to be amazed/impressed re clients bravery, tenacity and resilience re the difficulties they have/are facing.
    • You bet. I am a human with vulnerabilities and fallible too.
    • Climate change.
    • Coming Through Slaughter (Michael Ondaatje), Paris Texas (Wim Wenders), Descent into the Maelstrom (Radio Birdman), William Kentridge

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