Riya Jose

General Psychologist, specialising in:

Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
Anxiety Disorders
Body Image and Body Dysmorphia
Burnout

Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
Anxiety Disorders
Body Image and Body Dysmorphia

Taking new clients

Hi, I’m Riya

I have completed a Bachelor of Psychology, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Social Work and Master of Clinical Psychology-Advanced Entry from the University of Southern Queensland. I have completed relevant training in various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema therapy. I am trained Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Therapy (AEDP level 2), EMDR level 2 and currently working towards accreditation as EMDR practitioner with EMDR Association of Australia.

I can help you with

Adjustment Difficulties and Life Transitions
Anxiety Disorders
Body Image and Body Dysmorphia
Burnout
Career Concerns

Communication Difficulties

Confidence

Depression and Low Mood

Domestic and Family Violence

Educational Supports and Adjustments

Emotional Regulation

Family Difficulties

Grief and Bereavement

Loneliness

Meaning and Values

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attacks

Perfectionism

Performance

Phobias

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex PTSD

Pregnancy

Relationship Difficulties

Risky Behaviours

Self-Esteem

Separation

Sleep and Insomnia

Social Anxiety

Stress Management

Trauma

Women's Health

Workplace Relations

Workplace Stress

I’m trained in

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centred Therapy
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic Therapy
Schema Therapy
Self-Compassion-Focused Therapy
Somatic Therapy

Qualifications

Hi, I am looking forward to working with you to gain insights into your life and find relevant strategies to facilitate the positive changes you want to see in your life. I strongly believe in client-centred ideas of empathy, unconditional positive regard and genuineness. I utilise various evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, Schema therapy, DBT and trauma-informed approaches. I am trained in Accelerated Experiential Psychodynamic Therapy ( AEDP Level 2) and EMDR level 2 Please note that I am unable to bulk bill EMDR sessions.