Areas of Expertise

Get help by seeing Claire, who has extensive experience with:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Workplace Bullying
• ADHD
• Autism (Level 1)
• Domestic Violence
• Life Transitions
• Unemployment/Work Difficulties
• Anger Management/Aggression
• Interpersonal Difficulties
• Building Self-Esteem

About

Claire Avenell is an experienced psychologist who values working with individuals to identify what meaningful change in their lives looks like for them, along with empowering them to bring about that change. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Claire worked in a variety of organisation types and structures, across the transport, construction, energy and mining industries.

Claire has worked within private practice and not-for-profit mental health organisations as well as the rehabilitation sector to support individuals across a range of mental health problems. Her perspectives stem from a broad range of work and life experiences.

Claire works from a person-centred and judgement-free approach comprising collaboration, empowerment, respect, and valuing each person’s unique experiences.

How can Claire help you? Whether you need support, guidance, motivation or counselling, she can assist you in your journey. Please feel free to book an initial consultation with her.

Qualifications and Memberships

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) (Psychology), University of Southern Queensland, QLD
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology, University of New England, Armidale, NSW
• Diploma of Counselling
• Diploma of Professional Psychology
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Geology), QUT, Gardens Point
• Bachelor of Applied Science (Geology), QUT, Gardens Point
• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Treatment Approaches

Samantha adopts a strengths based, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. She utilises different evidence based treatment modalities when customising interventions to an individuals needs, these may include:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT, SFT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Provides Services To

• Adults

Clinic Locations

• Telehealth/Online only