JL
Jorge Lopez Psychologist
Counselling
Psychologist
Jorge Lopez
BA Psych (Hons), MHS (Hons)
Jorge Lopez is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Psychological Association and an accredited Medicare Provider, with over 20 years experience in providing quality counselling and support within private, government and community settings in Queensland.
He has helped numerous people achieve lasting change and improved quality of life on issues ranging from loss, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, vision impairment/blindness, relationships, addiction, and the challenges of personal growth.
Jorge uses a variety of counselling methods including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Relationship Counselling, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, for both assessment and treatment purposes, and maintains a strong emphasis on the use of personal insight, improved communication, and emotion management to promote the development of long-term coping strategies.
Additional areas of expertise include significant experience regarding adjustment to vision loss and monocular vision, and the provision of culturally sensitive psychological assessment and intervention (with counselling being available to Spanish speakers also).
Primary counselling areas include:
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Dealing with past and present trauma and abuse
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Anger management
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Resolving issues of anxiety and depression
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Improving self esteem
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Improving relationships
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Personal development
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Adjusting to loss
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Adjusting to disability.