Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
Teacher

Brenden Wardle

Mount Eliza,Victoria

Summary

I am a dedicated Clinical Psychology Registrar with a strong commitment to professional development, aiming to achieve endorsement through diverse clinical experiences. I am eager to further enhance my therapeutic skills and knowledge, working with clients across the lifespan. My approach is client-centred, recognising that clients are the experts in their own experiences, and I strive to empower them through tailored, evidence-based interventions.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Peak Horizons Psychology (Self-Employed)
12.2022 - Current
  • Provide psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, sleep disturbances and more
  • Utilise a range of therapeutic modalities, including ACT, CBT, and DBT, to deliver client-centred care.

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Bayside Counselling and Consultation
06.2022 - 03.2024
  • Delivered evidence-based therapy across the lifespan, working with clients from childhood to older adulthood on concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, self-esteem, and suicidal ideation
  • Developed individualised treatment plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating ACT, CBT, DBT, and other therapeutic approaches.

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Stirling Psychology
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Focused on the treatment of adult clients, addressing a variety of mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and personality disorders
  • My short time with Stirling Psychology was due to their decision to close the clinic shortly after starting with them.

Early Parenting Practitioner (Casual)

Queen Elizabeth Centre
11.2018 - 06.2022
  • Supported families through residential parenting programs, assisting in the development of parenting goals and providing education to ease the transition to parenthood
  • Employed an attachment-based approach to strengthen parent-child relationships, facilitating a weekly fathers' group to address the unique challenges of fatherhood.

Education

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) -

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - First Class Honours -

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Psychology / Children and Family Studies

Edith Cowan University

Skills

  • Clinical Expertise: Proficient in delivering evidence-based psychological therapies, including ACT, CBT, MI and more, with focus on client-centred care
  • Interpersonal Communication: Skilled in building strong therapeutic alliances with clients and effective communication within multidisciplinary teams
  • Leadership & Teamwork: Experience in leading teams, recruitment, and delivering collaborative interventions Committed to continuous learning and professional growth through teamwork and shared knowledge
  • Adaptability: Highly adaptable to new environments and challenges, with a proactive approach to seeking guidance and support when needed

Affiliations

Member, Australian Association of Psychologists INC

Hobbies and Interests

  • Passionate about continuous learning, particularly through reading and exploring new skills.
  • Enjoy practising qigong and spending quality time with family, especially travelling and discovering new places.
  • Enthusiast of outdoor activities, including biking, walking, and connecting with nature.

Timeline

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Peak Horizons Psychology (Self-Employed)
12.2022 - Current

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Stirling Psychology
10.2022 - 12.2022

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Bayside Counselling and Consultation
06.2022 - 03.2024

Early Parenting Practitioner (Casual)

Queen Elizabeth Centre
11.2018 - 06.2022

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) -

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - First Class Honours -

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - Psychology / Children and Family Studies

Edith Cowan University
Brenden Wardle