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James Lovell

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“THE SECRET OF GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED”

MARK TWAIN

ABOUT ME
EDUCATION
ABOUT

James is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health conditions and psychological stressors.

  • Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology – the University of Adelaide (2003 – 2006)

  • Honours in Psychology – the University of Adelaide (2007)

  • Masters in Psychology (Clinical) – the University of Wollongong (2010 – 2012)

Expertise in Assessment and Treatment of:

Anxiety & Worry

  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • Social Anxiety / Social Phobia

  • Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder

  • Specific Phobias (e.g., needles, flying, driving)

  • Health Anxiety

  • Separation Anxiety (including in adults)

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Depression & Low Mood

  • Major Depressive Disorder

  • Postnatal and Perinatal Depression

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Stress & Burnout

  • Work-related stress

  • Academic pressure

  • Carer stress and compassion fatigue

  • Chronic stress and fatigue

 

ADHD & Neurodivergence

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults and adolescents

  • Executive functioning difficulties

  • Emotional regulation support

  • Autism Spectrum support (for adults and adolescents)
     

Trauma & PTSD

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Complex trauma (C-PTSD)

  • Childhood trauma

  • Acute Stress Reactions
     

Grief, Loss & Life Transitions

  • Bereavement

  • Separation or divorce

  • Major life changes (e.g., retirement, relocation)

  • Identity transitions (e.g., parenthood, career change)

Relationship & Interpersonal Challenges

  • Relationship or couple conflict (individual therapy only)

  • Family dynamics and communication difficulties

  • Attachment issues

  • People-pleasing and assertiveness

  • Loneliness and social isolation
     

Gender, Identity & Fluidity

  • Exploring gender identity and expression

  • Gender questioning and fluidity

  • Navigating social or medical transition

  • Support for non-binary, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals

  • Coping with discrimination, stigma, or minority stress

  • Building self-acceptance and authentic living
     

Obsessive & Compulsive Patterns

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Intrusive thoughts

  • Body-focused repetitive behaviours (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling)

  • Perfectionism and rigidity
     

Personality & Identity Patterns

  • Borderline Personality traits / emotion dysregulation

  • Identity confusion or instability

  • Chronic shame or low self-worth
     

Addiction & Habit Change

  • Alcohol or substance use concerns

  • Gaming or internet overuse

  • Smoking cessation

  • Habit change and impulse control

© 2024 by Walsh Psychology 

08 8267 1300

Kermode House

72 Kermode Street

North Adelaide SA 5006

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