James Lovell

“THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED”
MARK TWAIN
ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
James is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions and psychological stressors.
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Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology – the University of Adelaide (2003 – 2006)
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Honours in Psychology – the University of Adelaide (2007)
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Masters in Psychology (Clinical) – the University of Wollongong (2010 – 2012)
Expertise in Assessment and Treatment of:
Anxiety & Worry
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Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
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Social Anxiety / Social Phobia
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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
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Specific Phobias (e.g., needles, flying, driving)
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Health Anxiety
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Separation Anxiety (including in adults)
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Depression & Low Mood
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Major Depressive Disorder
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Postnatal and Perinatal Depression
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Stress & Burnout
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Work-related stress
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Academic pressure
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Carer stress and compassion fatigue
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Chronic stress and fatigue
ADHD & Neurodivergence
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and adolescents
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Executive functioning difficulties
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Emotional regulation support
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Autism Spectrum support (for adults and adolescents)
Trauma & PTSD
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Complex trauma (C-PTSD)
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Childhood trauma
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Acute Stress Reactions
Grief, Loss & Life Transitions
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Bereavement
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Separation or divorce
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Major life changes (e.g., retirement, relocation)
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Identity transitions (e.g., parenthood, career change)
Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges
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Relationship or couple conflict (individual therapy only)
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Family dynamics and communication difficulties
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Attachment issues
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People-pleasing and assertiveness
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Loneliness and social isolation
Gender, Identity & Fluidity
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Exploring gender identity and expression
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Gender questioning and fluidity
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Navigating social or medical transition
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Support for non-binary, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals
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Coping with discrimination, stigma, or minority stress
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Building self-acceptance and authentic living
Obsessive & Compulsive Patterns
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Intrusive thoughts
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Body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling)
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Perfectionism and rigidity
Personality & Identity Patterns
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Borderline Personality traits / emotion dysregulation
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Identity confusion or instability
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Chronic shame or low self-worth
Addiction & Habit Change
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Alcohol or substance use concerns
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Gaming or internet overuse
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Smoking cessation
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Habit change and impulse control
