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Christopher Ward

Senior Clinical Psychologist

Christopher is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years’ experience in counselling and psychological practice. He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Queensland in 2009. Christopher has worked extensively with adolescents via telephone counselling with Kids Helpline and also with parents via Parentline.

 

Upon graduating, he spent three years with Queensland Health, focusing on patients with acute mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. Since 2011, he has been conducting psychological assessments and therapy in private practice, with a particular interest in couples therapy and the management of sexual disorders whether in couples counseling or individual therapy.

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Additionally, Christopher has over 10 years of experience working with the veteran community and accepts clients from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Open Arms (individuals and couples). He is well-versed in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.

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Professional Qualifications and Memberships


- Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Hons) – University of Queensland. 2001
- Master of Clinical Psychology – University of Queensland. 2009
- Member – Australian Psychological Society Clinical College. 2011
- Registered Clinical Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

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Areas of Expert Interest

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  • Formal diagnostic assessment of ADHD and ASD for children, teenagers and adults​

  • Sex therapy for men and woman - including erectile dysfunction and painful sex​

  • Trauma therapy for survivors of sexual abuse, domestic violence and military service

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