Ms Tamara Lovett
Clinical Psychologist
Positive Insight Psychology
Canterbury, VIC 3126
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
A clinically endorsed psychologist who has nearly 20 years experience working with clients and families. She is a warm and compassionate practitioner who understands therapy is not done to a person'. Instead it is a collaborative process where a practitioner works with a client empowering them to change their thinking or behaviours, subsequently making a positive impact on their life.
Background
Tamara has extensive psychological experience gained in private practice, working in both government and private schools, public mental health (CAMHS) and community agencies. She has dual registration as a teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching and additional qualifications in special education. She is happy to work as an advocate in a systems apporoach.
Services
Tamara has extensive experience gained in private practice, government and private schools, public mental health and community agencies. As such, she works with a diverse population of clients who have a broad range of clinical presentations and mental health issues. Her areas of special interest include eating disorders, mood disorders, deliberate self harm and family relationship/marriage breakdown. She is happy to work in a shared care arrangements with other health professionals
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) - 2014 - Deakin University
- Postgraduate Diploma Psychology - 2006 - Deakin University
- Master of Education - 2004 - Melbourne University
- Postgraduate Diploma Ed. Stud. ( student welfare) - 2002 - Melbourne University
- Certifcate of Clinical Hypnosis - 2007 - College Medical Hypnosis
Modalities
ACT - CBT - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Solution Oriented
Therapy Approach
Tamara's therapeutic practice is drawn from a range of approaches including- Solution Focussed Problem Solving, Cognitive-Behavioural Approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, Parenting Education, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Mindfulness & Positive Psychology.
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society