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Victoria Gore-Jones

ADVANCED SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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Victoria is an Advanced Senior Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. She completed extensive training, including a Master of Clinical Psychology at The University of Queensland.

 

With over 20 years of experience, Victoria has worked extensively in both inpatient and outpatient settings within Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services. Her roles include Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Early Psychosis Service, Acute Care, Emergency Departments, Disaster Recovery, and collaboration with the Queensland Ambulance and Police Services as a mental health co-responder.

 

Throughout her career, Victoria has been involved in teaching Post-Graduate Psychologists and Psychiatry Registrars and has published several articles, primarily evaluating treatment options for Schizophrenia.

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Her vast experience has made her highly proficient in evaluating and treating various mental health conditions, with a special interest in:

 

• Schizophrenia and other Psychoses

• Adult ADHD

• Mood Disorders (Bipolar and Depressive illnesses)

• PTSD and other Anxiety disorders

• Sleep disorders

• Somatic disorders and Unexplained medical symptoms

• Eating Disorders

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Victoria predominantly works from a Cognitive and Behavioural framework. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thinking and behaviour patterns to improve mental health. CBT is usually conducted over 6 to 20 sessions, adaptable to individual needs, and is a highly effective form of therapy extensively researched and shown to be helpful for a wide range of mental health issues.

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Additionally, Victoria is trained in Advanced Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, a technique designed specifically for trauma and PTSD. EMDR involves using different stimulation methods, such as the use of specific eye movements, sound and touch. These techniques are intended to help you work through memories that may feel "stuck" or difficult to manage. Throughout this process, the Victoria assists you in effectively reshaping these memories. The ultimate goal is to ease the emotional distress linked to those memories, providing a way forward for healing and emotional well-being.​

 Victoria takes pride in her holistic care approach, collaborating effectively with Psychiatrists, General Practitioners, and other healthcare providers involved in her clients' treatment.

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