Bachelor Psychology (Honours)
Master of Clinical Psychology-PhD
Dr Jason Coates is a Clinical Psychologist who has been helping individuals with their mental health for over 10 years. As a clinical psychologist, Jason is trained in the assessment and treatment of a diverse array of mental health concerns. Understanding that every client is unique, Jason strives to develop a clear understanding of each person’s internal experience within the context of their circumstances and history. From this position he works with his clients to develop a treatment plan which drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. As engaging in therapy can be a daunting prospect, Jason is empathic, warm, and collaborative in his approach. He works with his clients to set shared goals for treatment which are reviewed regularly to ensure that therapy is on track.
Presenting problems Jason commonly works with include depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, and addictive behaviours. His preferred clinical approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He will also often draw upon Emotion Focused Therapy, Compassion-Focussed Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing when it is suited to the person.
In addition to his work in private practice, Jason works as a Senior Psychologist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital Alcohol and Drug Assessment Unit. As an accredited supervisor, Jason also routinely offers supervision to other psychologists and psychology students.
Jason’s areas of expertise include:
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Disorders (Panic, GAD, Social Phobia, health)
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Post Trauma/ Stress Syndromes eg PTSD
- Health/ Lifestyle Management
- Life Stage Transitions
- Parenting Support
- Sleep and Insomnia
- Polyamory
- Workplace Stress
- Gambling Addiction
- Pornography Addiction
- Substance Use (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs)