Dr Derek Gilligan

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 24 years experience working with individuals in a wide variety of settings. I bring a welcoming, engaging and empathic style to therapy, so I can share a laugh or two.

The person is at the center of my approach, as I work with them collaboratively, providing a non judgmental, careful, listening to the problems being brought into the session. My view is that the person contains more internal resources to assist them, than they might be aware of.

My approach is client directed, and if asked what models might underpin my methods the answer is "it depends" on a number of factors, including the person themselves, what they are bringing into the session, and what their hopes might be for an outcome for themselves from engaging in the process.

I have developed skills in a broad range of psychological methods and modalities. I am well trained and experienced in utilising various psychological models.

I work with the person to discuss options for possible ways forward for them, both in their lives and in the therapeutic process. I regularly check in for feedback, that the method or approach being utilised is working, is the best fit for them, and they are getting what they need from the experience. We can modify and adjust the approach to tailor the application of a model that is most suitable to the person, based on their feedback and goals.

*No request for reports
^+16 y.o only