Lachlan Avent
he/him · Psychologist · GOALS Psychology · Brisbane, QLD · Fortitude Valley
Therapy, parenting support, and autism and ADHD assessment for children, teenagers and adults.
Experience
- Psychologist, GOALS Psychology, Fortitude Valley
- Autism assessment and ADHD assessment appointments
- Assessment administration including the WISC, WIAT, WAIS, ADOS and MIGDAS
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT)
- Certified Triple P Stepping Stones Parenting Program Practitioner
- Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, University of Queensland
About
Lachlan works with children, teenagers and adults and is passionate about providing a safe space for clients to express themselves, achieve their potential and meet the challenges that life presents.
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He is experienced working with clients who have autism, ADHD, OCD, specific learning disorders, depression, intellectual disability, are experiencing anxiety, phobias, depression, issues with self-esteem / confidence, stress / burn out, anger, bullying, interpersonal difficulties, and provides parenting support.
Lachlan utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) to support clients to create meaningful change and build skills to live a life that fulfils them. Lachlan is experienced in administering assessments including the WISC, WIAT, WAIS, ADOS, MIGDAS and offers appointments for autism assessment and ADHD assessment. Lachlan is also a certified Triple P Stepping Stones Parenting Program Practitioner.
Lachlan holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours from the University of Queensland.
Details
- Qualifications
- Psychologist, BPsychSc(Hons)
- Reach
- Clinic appointments in Fortitude Valley, and telehealth Australia-wide
- Appointments
- 50-minute sessions; times set with the clinic
- Wheelchair access
- Yes: level access from the same-level car park, with free one-hour client parking in the centre
What a session costs
GOALS Psychology quotes its fee when you book. New clients can book a free 15-minute call to ask about cost first.
With a GP’s Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral, Medicare pays $101.55 a session with a psychologist, or $149.05 with a clinical psychologist, for up to 10 sessions a year.
Fees are set and charged by the practice. ADHDme takes no commission.
GOALS Psychology is an independent practice. This profile is written from Lachlan Avent’s own description of their work.
