Our Team:
Tim Harmer - Psychologist and DBT Program Lead Facilitator
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Tim offers an understanding and empathetic voice in his work and enjoys working with clients to build their sense of mastery.
Tim has experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across the lifespan. Prior to his work in psychology, Tim worked in the forensic field with individuals exiting the justice system. Furthermore, Tim has a background in elite level sport and
the stress and challenges that come with this. Tim offers a lived experience perspective into navigating these challenges alongside balancing the demands of everyday life.
Tim has particular interest and experience working within a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) framework and runs DBT group programs for both adult and adolescent populations. Furthermore, this includes individual DBT for complex issues associated
with emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.
Tim also has experience administering assessments for various mental health
presentations including:
- ADHD
- Personality assessment
- Cognitive assessment
​Tim implements a practical approach into his work and seeks to meet clients where they are at to navigate their challenges and offer ways to solve complex issues collaboratively. Tim puts emphasis on empowering clients to see their worth and take control of the challenges they are facing.
Tim draws upon multifaceted and evidenced-based approaches to meet clients’ needs including;
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Schema Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapeutic approaches.
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Vishal Patel - Mental Health Accredited Social Worker
More information about Mr Vishal Patel coming later today!
Psychiatrist - coming soon!
We're excited to announce that Medira will soon be welcoming a psychiatrist to our team.
This addition will allow us to expand our services, offering comprehensive assessments, diagnosis and tailored treatment plans to better support the mental health of our community
To make an appointment or enquiry, please call or email us today!
Call
(03) 9452 8050
