child-focused family centre

 

Dr Paul Norman is a registered Clinical Psychologist, with expertise in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of clinical problems from children to older adults.

 

Child and adolescent problems that Dr Norman addresses include:

• Behavioural and attentional problems (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder, Oppositional defiant and Conduct Disorder)

• Addictive behaviours (i.e., computer game/ internet use and substance use)

• Repetitive behaviours (i.e., Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Trichotillomania)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Separation Anxiety, social anxiety and specific phobia

• Sleep issues

• Self-harm

• Depression and anxiety

• Anger

 

To address the above problems, Dr Norman matches specific evidence based treatment approaches for the problems. Typical approaches include:

• Family therapy

• Specific forms of cognitive behavioural therapy

• Narrative therapy

 

Dr Norman addresses a wide range of adult related problems including:

• Anger

• Depression and Anxiety

• Adjustment and grief

• Chronic pain

• Concerns about weight and shape and eating

• Couples conflict and infidelity

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Social anxiety and specific phobia

• Substance abuse and addictive behaviour

• Work issues and Workers’ Compensation

 

To address the above problems Dr Norman uses a number of evidence based therapeutic approaches that may best suit the individual/ or couple considering their individual need.