Dr. Mike van Dijkhuizen

About

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

CPsychol, MNZCCP, MAPS, BSc Econ, Dip Psy, DClinPsy

I provide psychological therapy for adults by Skype or FaceTime using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based approaches. 

I have experience in working with a wide variety of emotional and psychological issues, including:

  • Addictions
  • Anger problems
  • Anxiety
  • Body image
  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+ mental health
  • Male sexual problems
  • Obsessions & compulsions / OCD
  • Panic
  • Relationships / couples therapy
  • Sexual behaviour difficulties
  • Shame & self-worth
  • Trauma / PTSD
  • Worry

I also provide professional supervision to other psychologists and mental health professionals.

I am registered as a clinical psychologist in Australia and the UK, and am a member of the Australian Psychological Society, the British Psychological Society and the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. 

I completed my undergraduate studies at the London School of Economics (1987) and went on to complete a postgraduate Diploma in Psychology at London Guildhall University (1999), followed by a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College London (2003). My post-doctoral training has included skills in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, working with trauma and training in professional supervision.

I started my working career in 1987 as a neighbourhood social worker in London and went on to become a specialist social worker in HIV/AIDS. From there I went on to work as a sexual health advisor and counsellor. After completing my doctorate, I continued to work in sexual health services as a clinical psychologist. I then specialised in adult mental health, working in multidisciplinary mental health teams in Auckland. I also held roles as a student counsellor with the University of Auckland, forensic psychologist with Corrective Services NSW and private practitioner with Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney. I set up The Skype Clinic in 2012 and am currently based in Melbourne.

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