Welcome!
ABOUT DR ADELE EATHER
ABOUT
I am a clinical psychologist with 18 years experience across the public and private sector. I enjoy working with adults with a broad range of concerns, but I have significant experience in the areas of persistent pain and trauma. Alongside my private practice work, I work part-time in a multidisciplinary team assisting people manage their persistent musculoskeletal pain, which has provided opportunities to develop high level of skill in this area. My professional doctorate research investigated pain and traumatic stress in people with whiplash associated disorders.
I am registered with AHPRA and am a board approved supervisor.
SPECIAL INTERESTS
(Including, but not limited to):
- PERSISTENT PAIN
- TRAUMA AND TRAUMATIC STRESS
- COMPLEX TRAUMA, OR ADVERSE EXPERIENCES IN CHILDHOOD
- SLEEP DIFFICULTIES
- ANXIETY, DEPRESSION
- SUBSTANCE USE DIFFICULTIES
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
I use a range of therapeutic approaches, depending on your preferences, and what is suitable for you.
In the first 1-2 appointments I will complete a thorough assessment of your unique needs and goals, and devise a plan based on these.
This process will involve identifying areas you are struggling with, and understanding and addressing any unhelpful patterns or relationship dynamics that are keeping you stuck. We will introduce strategies early on to assist with what you are finding difficult, as well as keeping an eye to any earlier experiences that might be relevant to how you experience every day life. If this is the case, and you would like to, we can also work on addressing those earlier experiences to bring about lasting change.
As part of this, I have a particular interest in Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), having incorporated this approach into my work over the last 5 years, as I have found it particularly effective for people with both previous trauma and persistent pain experiences. I am a full member of the Australian EMDR Association (EMDRAA).
EDUCATION
- Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from The University Queensland
- Bachelor of Science (Hons)/ Bachelor Asian Studies from The Australian National University
GET IN TOUCH
To make an initial appointment, or to make an enquiry: please call or email using the details below .
Please note, I may not be able to respond immediately but I do aim to reply or respond within 1-2 business days during my breaks between appointments.
PHONE
0485 864 949
ADDRESS
Co-located at: Abundant Life Psychology and Wellness
1357 Logan Road (via Prelate Lane), Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
Parking available onsite, also close to public transport along Logan Road
Please also note this is not a crisis service and I am unfortunately unable to offer crisis or emergency support.
If you require immediate support please consider contacting the following services:
Emergency services: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
DV Connect: 1800 811 811
Acknowledgement of Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I work and live - the Turrbal, Yuggera and Jagera people, and I pay my respects to elders past, present and future. I extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island People. Sovereignty was never ceded.