Scott McDonald 

Scott is a registered Psychologist who works with individuals 12 years and older. He has a client-centred, psychodynamic approach that uncovers the developmental roots of thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.

Scott aims to help clients to understand themselves and their relationships at a deeper level. Scott practices therapy in an open and non-judgemental way where clients can freely explore their anxieties, interpersonal relationships, attachment issues, obsessive thought processes, intrusive thoughts, and feelings. Scott's approach views these issues through an existential lens, exploring profound concerns such as the meaning of life, freedom of choice, and feelings of isolation.

As well as being a parent, Scott has experience working with teenagers, young adults, and adults in various settings. By fostering greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, Scott empowers his clients to build healthier relationships with others and themselves.

Areas of expertise and interest include:

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders

• Existential issues

• Parenting and related issues

• Self-esteem challenges

• Relationship challenges

• Interpersonal skill development

• Life transitions and adjustments

• Neurodivergence

• Motivational challenges

• Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress

• Stress

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Emotion Focused Therapy

• Psychodynamic Therapy

• Schema Therapy

• Solution Focused Therapy

Qualifications

• Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology – Monash University

• Graduate Diploma of Psychology – Deakin University

• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) – RMIT University