Chris Van Staden

Provisional Psychologist with AHPRAPsychology Board of Australia Registration No: PSY Provisional Psychologist Registration with AHPRA Work Days: Wednesday and Fridayt Starts 8th September 2021
  • My qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) - University of Southern Queensland
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours- First Class) - University of Southern Queensland
  • Master of Clinical Psychology (ongoing) - University of Southern Queensland
  • Therapeutic Crisis Intervention - Cornell University
Chris is a Provisional Psychologist at Brilliant Minds Psychology, whilst also completing my Masters in Clinical Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. He considers it a privilege to work with clients across the lifespan to identify and cope with life's challenges, relate to themselves and others more meaningfully, and take full advantage of their considerable strengths. With a grounding in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can expect Chris to welcome you as a human being with your own complexities and nuances, and not as a set of diagnoses, problems, and coping strategies. His priority will be to meet you where you are at, in the here and now, without judgment or preconceptions.Chris is here to listen to you., to be curious and to help.

Memberships:Provisional Registration with Psychology Board of AustraliaAustralian Psychological Society Student Member
Areas of Interest:- Depression- Anxiety- ADHD- Autism Spectrum Disorder- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder- Emotional Regulation and Literacy - Psychoeducation- Grief and Loss- Trauma- Mindfulness- Attachment- Loneliness and Social Isolation

Services Provided by Chris

Anxiety Conditions & OCD
Chris sees children, adolescents and adults with anxiety conditions (click on the link for more about what is anxiety). Chris is guided by evidence based intervention including cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy approaches. Chris modifies intervention to the child's developmental level.
Mindfulness

Depression
Chris sees children & adolescents with depressive symptoms and low self esteem. Chris is guided by evidence based intervention including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). What is depression, click here for more information.
Emotion Regulation
Chris enjoys working with children and youth. He provides interventions and therapuetic interventions focusing on emotional regulation, anger, adjustment, self esteem, reslience and loneliness.
ADHD & Behaviour Issues
Chris works with children and teens with ADHD and behaviour difficulties.
NDIS Clients
Chris sees clients under the NDIS. Brilliant Minds Psychology is a Registered NDIS Provider.