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Dr. Janet Maxwell, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Janet Maxwell, Clinical Psychologist
MAPS, MAAPi, DPsych(Clin), BBSc(Hons)
517 Main Rd, Eltham, VIC, 3095
Resolve to be tender with the the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant with the weak and wrong. Sometime in your life, you will have been all of these.
Dr. Janet Maxwell now offers telehealth services (by teleconference or phone). If you have a GP referral with a Mental Health Care Plan, you can receive telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, with your usual Medicare rebate. If you are in an area under stay at home restrictions, you may now be eligible for an additional 10 Medicare rebated sessions this calendar year.
See Minister for Health, Greg Hunt's press release here.
Services
Services
Janet is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of psychological issues including:
Anxiety Disorders (Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety, Phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Mood Disorders (E.g., Depression, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Post-Natal Depression)
Low Self-Esteem/Self-Confidence
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Psychosis/coping with hearing voices
Relationship difficulties, marital discord
Adjustment disorders - difficulty adjusting to life change/illness
She also offers assistance in relation to stress management, anger management, assertiveness training, and personal growth and development
Clinical Supervision
Janet is available to provide clinical supervision to psychologists and mental health clinicians working in private practice, NGO's, and the public sector.
Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Approach
Janet takes a client-centered and collaborative approach, working with together with clients to identify their needs and goals. She draws upon a number of approaches depending on the condition, suitability, and preferences of the client. These are; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.