Maxine holds a Bachelor of Psychology Degree from The University of Western Australia and a Master of Psychology Degree from The University of New South Wales. She is also trained as a Psychotherapist.
Maxine has specialist training in the following areas
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
A sensorimotor approach to Psychotherapy. A psychosomatic approach to traumatized people focusing on both physical as well as psychological manifestations of trauma resulting in a more integrated healing.
Click here for the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute website.
EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing
A treatment for Trauma approved by the Australian Psychological Society.
Click here for the EMDRAA website
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy looks for significant events or patterns that contribute to a persons current difficulties emphasizing increasing self understanding and insight into emotional issues.
This understanding can enable new and healthier choices to be made.
Click here for the NSW Institute of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy website.
CBT. Cognitive Behavior Therapy
CBT is a relatively short term focused approach to thr treatment of emotional, behavioral and psychological problems. It helps individuals identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learn healthier skills and habits. Refer to the Australian Association for
Click here for the Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy website.
Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies – ASTSS
The Australasian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS) provides a forum for extending the understanding, prevention and treatment of major stress and trauma within the Australasian region.
Click here for the ASTSS website
Memberships
Maxine is a member of the following institutes, associations and societies. Please click on any of the following to find out more about what they mean: