Making an Appointment
GEORGE BURNS AND ASSOCIATES
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
HYPNOTHERAPY CENTRE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Our Consultants
George Burns
George W Burns is an Australian clinical psychologist whose innovative work as a practitioner, teacher and writer is recognised nationally and internationally. He was recently appointed Adjunct Professor at The Cairnmiller School of Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy in recognition of his distinguished contribution to psychology. He is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University, Director of The Milton H. Erickson Institute of Western Australia and former Director of The Hypnotherapy Centre of Western Australia.
In addition to numerous articles and book chapters, George has published seven books: Hypnosis in Australasia, Nature-Guided Therapy, 101 Healing Stories, 101 Healing Stories for Kids and Teens, Standing Without Shoes, Healing With Stories and Happiness, Healing, Enhancement. A frequent keynote lecturer and workshop trainer in America, Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, he has been described as a “master clinician” by eminent colleagues, and as “among some of the world's best therapists” by the Milton H Erickson Foundation. His latest book, Happiness, Healing, Enhancement, has been lauded by Distinguished Professor Jon Carlson as “the most useful manual ever developed for therapists.”
George’s approach to consulting and teaching blends a wealth of research knowledge, clinical background and personal life experiences in a relaxed and pleasant style aimed at providing hands-on skills for the enhancement of happiness and well-being.
Richard Syrkiewicz
Richard is a clinically trained and registered psychologist as well as being current Director of the Hypnotherapy Centre of Western Australia. He is currently completing his PhD thesis on depression, long-term patterns of emotional difficulties, and existential concerns. He has held various lecturing positions within Edith Cowan University since 1995 and has engaged in varied research projects concerning financial well-being and cognitive functioning of older-adult Australians. He has written a book on Multi-Dimensional Locus of Control (MLOC) of older-adults and his work has been published in several countries. He has gained clinical experience across both public-health and private practice settings, working with adolescents and adults in various crisis agencies, substance abuse services, and Lifeline W.A.
Richard's private practice experience focuses upon the provision of evidence-based psychotherapy, including Ericksonian Clinical Hypnotherapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Inter-Personal Therapy, Schema-Focussed Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, as well as Mindfulness focussed relaxation and self-awareness strategies. His therapy approach is both intra- and inter-personal, holistic, and integrative of leading evidence-based treatments. He aims to provide a genuine, accepting, and validating approach within therapy directed towards enhancing quality of life.
Deborah Gardner
Deborah is a clinical psychologist who is currently a Director of the Edith Cowan University Psychological Services Centre, the teaching clinic for Master of Psychology and PhD (clinical psychology) trainees. This position involves the close supervision of the trainees during their first clinical practicum as they provide evidence-based psychotherapy (Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Inter-Personal Therapy, Schema-Focussed Therapy) to members of the community. Deborah is a lecturer in clinical psychology at Edith Cowan University and supervises the research projects of students in the clinical psychology program.
Deborah’s PhD project involved the development of a measure of inter-personal dependency. She has since examined the relationship between inter-personal dependency and mental and physical health problems particularly in older adults. Her work has been published internationally.
Deborah seeks to provide a collaborative approach to therapy that is both empathetic and accepting.
Areas of Assistance
Assistance is offered for individuals, couples, families, adults, adolescents and children who are facing problems with:
- Depression
- Fears, phobias and anxiety
- Grief and loss issues
- Relationship problems
- Life crises and stress
- Sexual problems
- Behavioural problems
- Health-related issues
- Pain
- Trauma
- And many of the other life challenges that we all encounter
- Or for people wanting to enhance or improve their quality of life
What We Offer
We all face various challenges at different stages of our lives. We all want to be happy, or at least happier than we may currently be. Clinical Psychology has a long history of assisting people through these challenges as they move toward their desired goals. The approach taken by our consultants is a positive and practical one based in sound research yet one that applies specifically for you, your circumstances and person you are. Our staff seeks to provide a warm and accepting situation in which to improve the quality of your life.
Because we are all individuals, the process of therapy will advance individually for you and your needs. Generally, at your first appointment we aim to understand what has been troubling you, and how you wish to move forward. We may ask about aspects of your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships to assess what has been creating and sustaining your current difficulties, what you have done so far to try to manage them, and how you see life free of them. You will be offered practical, evidence-based strategies to begin to make the changes you want. A treatment plan will be presented and discussed for any future sessions so that we can insure we work together to best reach your goals.
The Therapy Approach
Our consultants are skilled in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches that can be adapt to best meet your needs and desired outcomes as quickly and as effectively as possible. These include well-established, evidence-based, solution-focused therapies such as:
- Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
- Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy
- Mindfulness and Meditation
- Ericksonian Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy
- Solution-focused Therapy
- Positive Psychotherapy
- Nature-Guided Therapy
- And others
Referrals and Rebates
If you have Ancillary Cover with a private health insurance fund (such as HBF, HIF, Medibank Private), you may be able to claim a rebate for Clinical Psychology services. As rebates vary from fund to fund and the scale you are on, please contact your own health fund for the latest rebate rates for item number AO70. A doctor’s referral is not generally required for these rebates.
Medicare may also provide rebates but only on referral from your medical practitioner with a Mental Health Care Plan (item number 2710). Please discuss this with your doctor if required.
Wanting An Appointment?
If you would like to discuss our services further or make an appointment, please phone (08) 9448 1698 or fax (08) 9448 1699 or email: gbacontact@iinet.net.au.
If at any time the phone is not manned during office hours, and even out of hours, there is a confidential voice mail for you to leave a message and we will be happy to return your call at the next opportunity.
Appointments are currrently available from 8.30 am to 6.30 pm (last appointment) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, as well as on Saturdays (9.30 am, 11.00 am and 12.30 pm) (depending on the consultant chosen).
Consultations are at
George Burns & Associates
Suite 7 Carine Central, (upper floor)
Carine Glades Shopping Centre,
8 Davallia Road, (Cnr. Beach & Davallia Roads)
Duncraig 6023
Australia
Phone: +61 (08) 9448 1698
Fax: +61 (08) 9448 1699
Email: gbacontact@iinet.net.au
Our Location
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