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Julian Watchorn

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Description

background

I’m a clinical psychologist registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society.

I graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

I have been established in private practice for over 20 years, prior to which I worked in the public and not for profit sectors. I have a depth of experience working with a range and complexity of issues and individuals.

My experience in private practice has included the treatment of various psychological issues including trauma, depression, and anxiety as well as undertaking medico-legal assessments.

I am skilled in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills, and Schema Therapy. I’m committed to the highest standards of professional ethics and confidentiality. 

Previously employed by the School of Psychology, University of Tasmania as a contract lecturer and tutor from 1991 until 2001.I was employed by Relationships Australia, Tasmania from 1995 until 2001, undertaking couples counselling, family therapy and child and adolescent counselling.

I have been contracted as a Clinical Consultant to Child and Family Services since early 2001, undertaking independent family assessments as well as providing therapeutic counselling to children and families who have been identified as ‘at risk’.

Since 2015, I have been contracted by the Foster and Kinship Carers Association of Tasmania to provide support and advocacy to carers as well as designing and delivering training programs for foster and kinship carers across the state.

professional affiliations

·        Registered as a Psychologist in Tasmania, practicing as a Clinical Psychologist,

·        Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS),

·        Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists,

·        Past President and Secretary of the Tasmanian Branch of the APS,

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19a Beach Road, KINGSTON BEACH, TASMANIA, 7050,7050,Kingston,Hobart