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Dr Leah A. van Breugel is a Clinical Psychologist who has substantial experience in the treatment of anxiety and related disorders. She provides assessment and treatment for adults experiencing anxiety and other emotional health problems including:

• Social Phobia
• Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia
• Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Specific Phobias
• Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• Health Anxiety
• Depression
• General stress and anxiety relating to life events (relationship problems, work-related difficulties, parenting concerns, divorce etc.)
• Related and co-occurring problems

For further information regarding these conditions click here: https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/anxiety

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) has consistently been demonstrated to be the most effective psychological treatment for the anxiety disorders. CBT is a skills-based approach which centres around three essential components:

• Symptom management to alleviate anxiety and increase helpful coping strategies
• Challenging maladaptive cognitions that cause and maintain anxiety, and
• Modifying behaviour to reduce avoidance and re-engaging in life

As an adjunct to CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness and schema therapy are also drawn upon where appropriate to suit the specific needs of individuals.

Leah does not provide a crisis service, nor does she provide reports for legal or insurance purposes.