ABOUT
Who We Are
WE ARE SPECIALISTS AT
Empowering Individuals to Thrive, not just Survive.
WE HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY FOCUSING ON OUR CORE VALUES:
RESILIENCE
Suffering and mistakes will always be a part of life.
At Allied Minds, we help you to learn how to bounce back so that when you fall - and you will - those moments will become the stepping stones rather than the road blocks on the path to realising your best self.
SELF-RELIANCE
We all have times when we need help, but at Allied Minds we know the greatest way to achieve life-long success is by empowering you to be independent. When we can rely on ourselves, we feel more self-worth and become a source of strength for others too.
CHANGE
We know that change is difficult, and at times just feels out of reach or not even worth it. We believe that change is not only possible, but inevitable. At Allied Minds, we make change tangible and achievable so you can live the life you aspire to.
COMPASSION
More often than not, we end up being our own worst critic, which sometimes can even affect our capacity to love and help others. At Allied Minds, we help you see a more realistic view of yourself and others that replaces judgement with kindness and empathy.
GET TO KNOW
Our Team
DIRECTOR; CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST;
AHPRA BOARD APPROVED SUPERVISOR
Rhys Burridge
Rhys is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals achieve their fullest potential and experience better quality of life. Rhys is highly regarded for his expert skills, knowledge and opinions in clinical areas.
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Rhys's expertise has been gained through a variety of experiences that have extended across continents, cultures and demographics, such as his humanitarian and leadership work in Africa, engagement in rural and Indigenous Australian communities, coaching and critical intervention in postnatal depression hospital wards, and mental health training with the Australian Defence Force. Some of his most recent work includes the development and implementation of e-health programs at the University of Queensland.
Specialties
B PSYSC; BSC PSYCH (HONS);
MPSYCH (CLIN); MAPS
Rhys has completed advanced training and is considered an expert in mental health treatment and diagnoses. He works with individuals, particularly male adolescents and adults, across a broad range of mental health challenges including, but not limited to:
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Anxiety disorders
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Depression and low mood
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Grief and loss
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Eating disorders and body dysmorphia
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Alcohol, drug, gambling and sex addictions
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Internet and gaming disorders
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Sleeping difficulties
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Relationship difficulties
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Life coaching
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Motivational Interviewing
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)