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Matthew Perrin

General psychologist, specialising in:

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Matthew Perrin
  • Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Concerns
  • Anger Management
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English

Hi, I’m Matthew

I believe psychology should be tailored to the individual, finding what style of therapy would best suit their needs and personality and adjusting my approach accordingly. Psychology can not only help people with their immediate need, but I strongly believe that it can create long term benefit by helping people understand how they can help themselves in the future.

This is best achieved by getting to know the client as an individual, coming to a mutual understanding of their mental health issue and finding the most effective ways through the development of psychological skills to help them address it.

I look forward to getting to know you and providing the best help I can.

I can help you with

  • Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Concerns
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Chronic Pain and Pain Management
  • Depression and Low Mood
  • Gambling
  • Grief and Bereavement
  • Health and Lifestyle
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma

I’m trained in

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Qualifications

Matthew completed a Master in Applied Psychology. He is registered with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Matthew is trained in several evidence-based therapies, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI); Matthew has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adolescents and adults. He has worked with people from many different cultural backgrounds. He has provided services within a university setting, drug and alcohol rehabilitation services, chronic pain management clinics, the criminal justice system, government organisations and throughout the broader community. Matthew has a keen interest in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma related concerns, drug and alcohol misuse, OCD and interpersonal/relationship difficulties.