Synapse Psychology

EMDR is a highly effective therapy which taps into the brain’s natural healing processes, allowing individuals to reprocess and heal from symptoms that are the result of memories and life experiences. It continues to be a gold-standard in helping those cope with trauma.

If you're seeking evidence-based support for trauma-related challenges, EMDR could be the solution you've been looking for.

You don’t have to tell us twice that it’s getting chilly!

Kalulu is proudly rocking her new winter coat, and seems quite chuffed to be accidentally matching with Shannon, her favourite provisional psychologist 😉

Excited for your first Telehealth session? We are too! 🎉

Here’s what to expect ahead of your first Telehealth appointment.

- Prep: Test your device and find a quiet, private space.
- Join: Click the secure link to start your video call.
- Discuss: We'll get to know you, talk about your concerns and set therapy goals. You can ask as many questions as you need to to make sure you are comfortable with the process and therapist.
- Privacy: Your confidentiality is our priority.
- Follow-Up: Plan next steps and schedule future sessions.

Clinicians Sel, Kathryn and Marion currently have appointments available for Telehealth - so rest assured you’ll be in good hands 😌

We want to make sure all your online appointments are as effective and supportive as in-person visits, so do not hesitate to get in contact with us if you’ve got any questions or concerns about Telehealth.

We sadly bid fare-well to Stacey, our superstar Practice Manager who has been with us at Synapse since the very beginning.

You’ve not only managed our practice with excellence but have also created a nurturing environment for both staff and clients.

Thank you for your time with us, we wish you all the best on your new exciting chapter in Hobart.

URGENT INFORMATION for Devonport clients. We have discovered that we have had an issue receiving faxes sent from GP surgeries. If you have been referred to one of our Psychologists by your GP over the last few weeks and have not been contacted by Emma or Tamara please contact us on 6449 4211 and we will chase your referral up. Please be assured we are not ignoring you, your referral is important to us.

We are still searching for our next Practice/Business Manager. If you are a proactive and self driven person with lots of energy, and have prior experience in allied health or medical field and want to take on a new challenge, or if you have business management experience and want to shift into the Mental Health field then apply via our ad on seek.

www.seek.com.au

Join the team at Synapse Psychology!

Calling all AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologists, Accredited Mental Health Social Workers, Dietitians, and Speech Pathologists!

Synapse Psychology is offering full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities to share office space at their Brisbane Street location.

If you're interested in joining their dynamic team, learn more today! 👉 https://www.hrplustas.com.au/vacancies/dietetics/registered-psychologist-social-worker-speech-pathologist-or-dietician-synapse-psychology-launceston

Jen's name is on the board in our Brisbane Street office and her books are almost full. Jen has space for 1 more client. Jen is an accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has been working in community mental health for the past 10 years. For more information, please see our website. www.synapsepsychology.com.au

It is with sadness that we share news of an upcoming farewell to our Practice Manager, Stacey. She will be relocating to Hobart to spend more time with her family. As a result, an opportunity arises for a new Practice Manager to take the helm at Synapse Psychology. If you have previous experience managing an Allied health or Medical Practice, relish the chance to lead and nurture a business, and thrive in a dynamic role filled with variety, then please take a look at the job ad on Indeed and contact [email protected] asap.

Happy Mothers day. Remember on this day that it is not a happy day for all. Be kind to yourself and others.

Happy Mothers day. This day is not a happy day for some, remember be kind to yourself and others today.

I love visiting our Devonport office to check out all the new books that Cathryn brings to work. Books are a great way of helping little people understand their bodies and emotions through story.

Friday night training done right. Snacks, good company and lots of learning to support entry into Private Practice.

Who else is enjoying this amazing weather and the turning of the leaves in autumn. Take the time today to pause and look at our beautiful trees in our city.

As i mentioned earlier this week we are going to see more from our clinicians going forward. It's exciting to see the innovative content our clinicians will create. They'll be leveraging their creativity to educate and, at times, entertain us. Lets see what they'll come up with and how they'll engage with us. I've had a sneak peak and i am loving what i am seeing and can't wait to share their videos with you.

Please be aware our Brisbane street office is closed today. Our office in Canning st , Launceston and Gunn st, Devonport are open. Tamara is working in our Canning street office today and can assist you with any enquiries.

Welcome to Jen. If you are interested is seeing Jen please contact us today. Jen starts on the 3rd of May and will be working each Friday and is available for both telehealth and face to face appointments. A Medicare rebate applies to any appointments with Jen, referred under a Mental health Care Plan. #

Our very own Synapse cookies are on their way to our referral partners as a thank you. A big thank you also to Dem's Kitchen for making this look so easy.

What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker? How can they help me? This answers many of those questions and maybe some more. If you would like to see any of our Social Workers please contact us today.

The recent stabbing events in Bondi and western Sydney have been horrific and traumatising. Right now there is a large effort to organise supportive services for people who have been affected by this. What we don't always take into account is that the first responders and therapists who put their hands up for doing this important work also need to be supported. In addition to training and building a large network of EMDR trained clinicians (specifically in rural and regional Australia), the Trauma Recovery Network Australia of which Dee is part of the management and training team, also aims to provide a supportive network for professionals who are working on the frontline of large scale traumatic events.

Play as a form of communication has been with humans and animals for as long as we can trace. Play can be a really good way to communicate emotions and work through what we are feeling, especially if the words are just to hard.
Play can be a way of story telling and a way of teaching different ways to behave when emotions take hold. If you or your young person would enjoy some play in your therapy session contact us today on 63643880 or you can book online https://clientportal.powerdiary.com/clientportal/synapsepsychology

Kentia Palm plant spam update. It turns out our little plant is getting a lot of love from visitors into our Brisbane office.
I have had lots of advice from people telling me, its not a good look to have little kentia in plain sight and we should wait till he is looking great. But that is not what we are about, We are about growth and recovery and presenting our true selves to the world scars and all. We continue to be proud of our little plant, slow and steady wins the race.

We are pretty excited for our own little pocket rocket Em J, who has just received her registration as a Psychologist. Emma has already completed a doctorate and is actually Dr Emma Johnson but now she adds registered Psychologist to her name. Congratulations Emma you have worked incredibly hard to get to this point, now it's time to take your foot of the pedal, for a while at least and enjoy.

Do you have a young person or young adult in your life that is struggling with a transition to high school or college. Are you struggling with connecting with your young adult and need someone for them to speak with? Are they feeling lost and unsure of who they are? After all being a young person is a confusing time.
Maybe you are noticing poor self esteem, self confidence and they are making some poor choices.
Marion works with young adults to improve self esteem and to give them an outlet to discuss some issues that they are not comfortable discussing with friends or family. Marion is available Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4pm for appointments. Book online via our portal or contact reception on 6364 3880
https://clientportal.powerdiary.com/clientportal/synapsepsychology