Marion has been working as a psychologist since 1998 and specialises in Pain & Stress Management, Depression, PTSD and Anxiety Treatment and Psychotherapy.
SERVICES
Welcome to Mindful Directions Clinical Psychology
Based in Canberra, Mindful Directions is a clinical psychology practice that specialises in:
Persistent pain and adjustment to chronic health problems
Depression
Anxiety and phobias
Stress management, including work related stress
Personal growth, including career planning
Grief and loss
Trauma responses
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What role can Psychology play in Pain Management?
Pain is something we all experience occasionally, but for some people it is there all the time.
Persistent pain is relatively common, affecting 1 in 5 Australians (Blyth, March et al. 2001) and often has multiple impacts on important areas in a person’s life, such as sleep quality, ability to work, social and family relationships, functional capacity and sense of self.
These impacts can contribute to feelings of grief, frustration, depression and anxiety, which in turn can increase pain perception and pain sensitivity.
When pain and psychological trauma result from the same incident, eg: motor vehicle accident or assault, the co-existence of pain and trauma responses can be mutually maintaining and need to be addressed concurrently.
The role of the psychologist in pain management is to work with clients in managing the effects that depression, anxiety, stress and trauma can have on pain and one’s ability to cope, as well as to assist clients to reconnect with valued directions that give their life meaning and purpose, which is neither defined by or limited by physical or emotional pain.
Our ServicesDepression Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Pain Management
PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment
Psychotherapy
For more information about our services please visit www.clinicalpsychologycanberra.com.au.
About Marion Swetenham MAPSClinical College BA (Hons) M.Clin.Psych, Grad. Dip. Sci. Med (Pain Mgt)
Marion has been working as a psychologist since 1998 and has worked for both government and private agencies.
She initially worked in vocational rehabilitation, providing vocational assessments and return to work assistance for workers affected by injury, persistent pain and occupational stress.
She later took up a position as a senior clinical psychologist at the Canberra Hospital Pain Management Unit, where she provided assessment of and the management of pain and related distress for individuals and groups.
Marion maintains ongoing professional development by attending professional workshops, conferences, residential training and participates in regular clinical supervision. Marion works within the following evidence based therapeutic frameworks:
cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT)
mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR)
acceptance commitment therapy (ACT)
schema therapy
For more information or to Book an Appointment please call 02 6286 6460 or simply use the enquiry form above.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Counselling, Psychotherapy
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