Ms Elizabeth King
Clinical Psychologist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist
Ballow Chambers
Spring Hill, Brisbane QLD 4000
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I offer psychotherapy for adults with a variety of clinical and non-clinical issues. My style and framework is suited to those who wish to better understand their inner world, find connection with and recover their Will and true self. And those who wish to find a better balance of connection and boundaries/autonomy in relationships.
I offer both long term psychoanalytic therapy, as well as briefer experiential modalities for life transitions, loss, or meaning and decision-making.
I also offer supervision and experientially focused non-clinical support for psychologists, psychotherapists, and helpers in various arenas who wish to process undigested aspects of their work.
Background
Elizabeth has spent over 25 years immersed in the field of psychology, across theory to research, teaching, and practice. She has over 20 years of clinical psychotherapy and counselling experience.
She has experience treating patients with a variety of presenting issues, and has worked in a number of settings including community mental health, university student counselling, drug and alcohol services, and private hospitals.
Elizabeth is a sessional academic and ACAP UC in the discipline of Counselling, and has previous experience providing Clinical Supervision to Psychologists in Training at QUT, and as an Associate Lecturer at UQ and sessional tutor at QUT.
Services
Elizabeth sees adults with a range of emotional, interpersonal, and psychological concerns. While many of Elizabeth's clients seek help for clinical conditions such as depression or anxiety, they may also be people without a clinical diagnosis.
This includes: people with chronic dissatisfaction with life; issues with self-esteem, boundaries, and assertiveness; people with questions of identity or sense of self; issues with sex and sexuality; and interpersonal or relationship problems.
Quality Provision
Elizabeth holds a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology and is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and holds an AHPRA Area of Practice Endorsement (Clinical Psychology).
Elizabeth is near completion of a PhD project, and is involved with regular discussion groups and reading groups, as well as ongoing supervision, and attendance at various training and professional development events throughout the year.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Clinical Psychology - 2008
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology - 2002
Modalities
ACT - Mindfulness - Process Oriented - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Self Psychology
Therapy Approach
Elizabeth offers psychodynamic psychotherapy, and is particularly interested in Psychoanalytic Self Psychology.
From this framework, therapist and patient work together over time towards a deep understanding of the patient's emotional life - this can lead to greater self-acceptance, a more cohesive 'sense of self,' as well as a reduction in symptoms.
Mindfulness and ACT techniques also may be offered to encourage reflection and self-awareness, and a capacity to manage difficult emotions.
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
Suite 62, Level 2
121 Wickham Terrace
Spring Hill QLD 4000
Ballow Chambers is located behind Central Train station on Wickham Terrace.
On site parking is not available. However, there are a number of multi-level parking buildings and metered street parking nearby.
Shop 9, The Old Flour Mill
227-229 Brisbane Street
Ipswich QLD 4305
Fees & Insurance
$265 for a 50min session
Fees are reviewed annually. Private health rebates are available for eligible referrals.
Reduced fees may be negotiated to facilitate regular sessions in psychoanalytic therapy.
Payment Options
Unless otherwise arranged, payment is due on the day of the appointment and can be made by cash or EFTPOS/Credit.
Contact Elizabeth
Please contact me to make an appointment