MATHEW GAYNOR
BA of Health Science, BA of Clinic Practice (Paramedic), Grad Dip Psychology, Post Grad Dip Psychology (4th Yr Honours), Master of Professional Psychology, PHD Candidate
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Mathew is an experienced psychologist who has worked in various private, government and non-profit organisations across regional and metropolitan settings. He is able to see clients with a range of problems, and is a fully registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Mathew is able to provide affordable and accessible psychological services in the Torquay area and has specific qualifications and experience in treating fathers and men.
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My Story
​Mathew brings a wide range of health knowledge, skills and experience to his role. He has previously worked in physical education and as a paramedic in regional and metropolitan settings in Australia.
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Over the past 10 years, Mathew has developed a philosophy that is heavily based on the need for balance in one's life, incorporating both mental and physical health. He is especially committed to promoting positive mental health to men and for them to overcome the stigma of seeking help. Mathew has also completed post graduate research that examined ways to engage with fathers to promote positive health behaviours to their young children.
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Mathew is registered to provide services to clients under referrals from TAC, WorkCover, NDIS and Medicare. He can also see clients under Department of Justice's work development program (WDP).
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Therapies that Mathew provides:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT);
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT);
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Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT);
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Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR)
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Mindfulness based therapies​
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Contact
Mathew is available in Torquay on Thursdays.