Psychology

Patricia Gallagher

BSocSci, PGDipPsych, GDipPsychTh, AssocMAPS

Patricia is a skilled psychotherapist, integrating Cognitive Behavioural, Acceptance and Commitment, Narrative, Solution-Focused, Schema, and Mindfulness therapies to enhance and empower her clients, with whom she strongly prioritises developing sound therapeutic alliances. She is particularly adept at assisting with work issues, including bullying or career guidance, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, and trauma – including domestic and family violence.

Oliver Santiago

Oliver Santiago is an experienced Clinical Psychologist based in Australia,
specialising in helping adults facing a variety of life challenges. With a focus on
issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, personality disorders, and
relationship difficulties, Oliver brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to
his practice.

Oliver is a registered Clinical Psychologist and an active member of the
Australian Clinical Psychologist Association, demonstrating his
commitment to upholding the highest standards in the field of Clinical
Psychology. With 15 years of experience in the field of psychological
science, Oliver has developed a deep understanding of human behaviour
and psychological well-being. His extensive background includes work in community,
organisational, educational, and hospital settings, providing him with a diverse perspective on
psychological issues.

Areas of interest: Anxiety, Depression, Demoralisation, Trauma, Personality and relationship
difficulties

Therapeutic Approaches: Oliver’s therapeutic style is rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy,
enriched with Jungian concepts. Other methods such as Schema and cognitive psychology are
consider as part of his eclectic approach

Objective: Oliver places a strong emphasis on building a therapeutic alliance with his patients,
fostering a safe and non-judgmental space for exploration. Through this partnership, he assists
clients in bringing their unconscious experiences into conscious awareness, promoting deeper
insight and personal growth where the primary goal is to help clients better understand their
challenges and embark on a journey of self-discovery. He aims to guide them toward discovering
their authentic and individuated selves, leading to a more fulfilling and empowered life.