At Inspire Mindful Psychology we respect the individual strengths and preferences of our Psychologists. We therefore understand the need to have a range of specific skills and strengths that our Psychologists can employ to provide therapeutic treatment for our Clients. Like in a symphony orchestra, we all play in a nice synchronicity to inspire and help our Clients but we all use slightly different, specific to us styles, like a valuable instrument, to contribute to such our goal and a privilege of helping others. Moreover, to suit differing client needs we integrate therapy modalities differently. Please see below for a brief explanation of each title.  Clinical Neuropsychologist Clinical Neuropsychologist assess and treat people who experienced brain injury for a variety of reasons, from emotional to physical trauma, where their cognitive and emotional functioning might be affected due to impacted memory, learning, attention, language, reading, problem-solving and decision-making. Clinical Neuropsychologist have advanced skills in the clinical & neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning of disorders and contexts across the lifespan. Clinical Neuropsychologist understand brain structure, differentiate functional from dysfunctional abilities, and can identify the effects and contribution of multiple factors on cognitive, behavioural and emotional functioning. Clinical Psychologist Clinical Psychologists provide a wide range of psychological services to individuals across the lifespan and for mental health conditions that range from mild to severe and complex. Clinical Psychologists are trained in the clinical & neuropsychological assessment and, when necessary, use the neuropsychological assessment to gain information necessary to complement their clinical assessment findings in order to make best informed treatment decisions. Clinical Psychologists are legally eligible to establish and provide the clinical diagnosis of mental illnesses and psychological problems, based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder / DSM-5 (R) and are qualified to provide recommendations and referrals in clinical and compensation areas. Clinical Psychologists use a range of therapeutic approaches, strategies and techniques to help client’s treatment of mental health issues and disorders. They hold particular skills to help Clients solve complex clinical psychology problems requiring individually-tailored treatment. In addition to professional practice, Clinical Psychologists might be involved in research, teaching and supervision, program development and evaluation, public policy and other activities that promote psychological health. Clinical Psychologists are able to provide Medicare rebates when an appropriate Mental Health Care Plan was provided by the Client’s Doctor. Generally Registered Psychologist enrolled in Clinical Psychology Endorsement (Registrar Program) An ‘Endorsement’ indicates that a Registered Psychologist has qualifications in a particular area of practice (such as clinical psychology, health psychology or sport and exercise psychology), which involved additional two years or more of supervised experience in that area. A Psychologist with an area of practice endorsement usually has a minimum of eight years of university training and supervised experience in that area of practice endorsement. This type of Psychologist will have the title of a Clinical Psychologist after their registrar hours and requirements have been completed. Generally Registered Psychologist Psychologists with general registration have a minimum of six years of university training and supervised experience, and build on that every year with ongoing education to keep their skills and knowledge up to date. Psychologists with general registration are able to provide Medicare rebates when an appropriate Mental Health Care Plan was provided by the Client’s Doctor. Provisional Psychologist A Provisional Psychologist is someone who has completed their years of tertiary qualifications and is eligible to undertake a program of supervision (internship) in order to develop their applied skills during the supervised work. Typically this involves a minimum of two years of weekly supervision with an AHPRA Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. Provisional Psychologists are not eligible to offer Medicare rebates, therefore the Inspire Mindful Psychology practice charges a lower rate that is equivalent to the ‘out of pocket’ amount only. They are not limited in the number of sessions they can provide per year either. When working with Clients, provisional Psychologists are still providing safe and helpful treatment, well supervised by the Primary Clinical Supervisor (Dr Merima Isakovic) who is also available for them to call at any time if they need to urgently check in and make sure they are effectively supporting Clients.   The Psychology Board of Australia stipulates a very high standard in terms of education, training, supervised practice and continuous learning and development. It is a requirement for all of our Psychologists to be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. The title of “Psychologist” is a protected title, which comes with rigorous training and demonstration of skills and knowledge. So you should always expect and receive a high level of psychological care, standards of practice and ethical behaviour.