Ms Joan Caelli
Psychologist
Perspective Psychology Services
Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane QLD 4122
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I am passionate about delivering quality, safe and compassionate care to children, adolescents and families. Our understanding of the world begins from our earliest experiences in life. I am focussed on helping people of all ages work through their current difficulties to experience new ways of being that lead to a fulfilling life. My personal vision is for a world where no child or adult is left to wonder Am I loved? Am I good enough?, a world of self-compassion and outward care.
Background
I have a wide variety of experience over 8 years of work with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in government, non-government, not-for-profit and private health provision delivering individual, small group and large group interventions. This extensive experience has given me insight into the needs of individuals and families from a wide variety of backgrounds, and I enjoy working with people to achieve their individual goals.
Services
I provide sessions to children, adolescents, adults and parents (or carers). Sessions may involve a combination of child/parent/carer work as well as one-on-one work. Services are tailored to fit the needs of the individual and may change as needs or goals change. As therapy is a process, service duration may need to be extended based on need.
Quality Provision
As a fully registered Psychologist I adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines and operate in a safe and ethical manner at all times. I am bound by the provisions of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and have completed advanced training in my Master of Child Play Therapy.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Psychology with Honours - 2004 - Griffith University
- Master of Child Play Therapy - 2016 - Deakin University
Modalities
ACT - CBT - Emotional Release - Experiential - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Play Therapy - Sand Tray - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Therapy Approach
I work broadly from an attachment-based heart-centred methodology, meaning that I meaningfully and deeply connect to my clients in order to walk beside them on their journey. I offer strategies and knowledge when the time is right, but prefer for those I work with to let me join with their own inner wisdom to help them acknowledge the best way forward for them. As a professional, I have many years of training and education, but you as the client are the expert on your own life. It is my pleasure and privilege to assist you as a helper, but not take over your power or push my ideas onto you.
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
658 Kessels Rd
Upper Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
Parking is available on site. Easy access from public transport from the busy Garden City Bus Terminal, just 5 minutes walk to the office.
Appointments
Appointments are available Tuesdays to Fridays, with after hours appointments available on Thursdays and most Saturday mornings. Intake meetings may take up to 1.5 hours, with regular sessions being 50 minutes. Phone, e-mail, Skype on request.
Fees & Insurance
I have a sliding scale of fees derived from a Social Fairness Policy. There are a limited number of bulk-bill and reduced fee sessions, which have either no or very low out-of-pocket fees (with a GP Mental Health Care Plan).
Payment Options
We have on-the-spot payment processing with HiCaps which processes rebates and payments using Medicare or Private Health Funds. Alternatively clients may pay in cash or by direct bank transfer.
Contact Joan
Please contact me to make an appointment