Felix Adrigan, Psychologist

Bachelors in Psychology, Philosophy & Education. University of Sydney
Masters in Psychology. University of Sydney
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Licenced/Registered Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor
Member of the International Society of Mental Health Online
Documentation of my qualifications are on file with Kasamba.

I offer compassion and care in helping you overcome your problem. Not all issues require the removal or treatment of everyday stressors or the routine ups and downs life brings. Motivating a healthy pursuit of positive emotions which in the field of Positive Psychology is refered to as the active cultivation of positive emotions is a significant contributor to our well-being. This blended with appropriate therapy aimed at the individual's needs is integral to my approach.

I have over 30yrs of experience and qualifications in numerous intervention methods eg. Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Narrative therapy, Strategic therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Motivational Therapy, Coaching and Positive Psychology etc.

I have also trained/supervised numerous other health professionals. My expertise has been with all varieties of adult problems/diagnoses/situations as well as running group therapy programs, providing life coaching and judiciously using humour...which all equips me to use more than a one size fits all service. In addition I have had the privilege of learning from my clients, and I abide by a professional code of conduct and ethics.

MY SERVICE GUARANTEE: I aim to provide you with the best service I can because your welfare and wellbeing are important to me. To this end, I provide a free email follow up to initial chat sessions. As part of my quality assurance I request you leave an appropriate rating and comment after your chat or email session.

I am now currently in private practise, seeing people face to face as well as providing online help, professional supervision and consultation to govt and non-govt agencies and businesses. Formerly I was with a Govt. Dept of Health as a Senior Psychologist and Clinical Supervisor (over 25yrs) with a Community Counselling Team. I have worked in Psychiatric Hospitals, Medical Centres as well as lecturing at Universities.

I have expertise in working with problems such as Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Assertiveness, Self Esteem, Sex Therapy, Trauma, Grief, Phobias, Personality, Motivation, Adjustment disorders, Gambling, Identity Disorder, Relationship problems, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Career/Work/Study issues, Pain Management, Management of Crisis, Aggression and Stress Management. Above all I treat people with dignity and endeavour to do no harm.

SOME TESTIMONIALS:

Angela May 29 2007 ***** If you havent quite found the one to talk to just yet, I sugest Felix gives some of the best advice I have ever had! He has alot of integrity and I would recomend him to everybody!!

nurselady May 6 2007 ***** Very good sound advice :) Enjoyed my session and took some good things out of it. Worth the $$$!

Inga Apr 23 2007 ***** Felix is the best. He helped me so much and I saw results immediately. I had many shrinks before, but only Felix got me right on track from the start.

Katherine Hogan Mar 19 2007 ***** Felix knows his stuff. I am glad I contacted him. I recommend him highly.

findingmyself Mar 17 2007 ***** Felix was great, a huge help and got right to the point. I recomend him to anyone, thank you so much for your help

Kalea Mar 17 2007 ***** felix really helped me out on my (nearly past)anxiety disorder and working again.Really nice and easy to talk to, thanks again.

raven08 Jan 9 2007 ***** Felix helped me a lot with my poor self image/ esteem problem. He seemed to be intuned with what was really going on in my life and was able to provide me with methods which to my surprise seemed to work effectively and help in my change of pattern thought. Thanks again Felix!

jodiemillet Dec 13 2006 ***** I have been very happy with the services from Felix, and he was enormously helpful during a very painful phase of my life, after my husband's death. I highly recommend him to anyone else going through hard life journeys.

lindamariecats Nov 22 2006 ***** he was so wonderful, saved my life!!!!