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Megan Lanham

Forest Lake,QLD

Summary

A committed Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about improving clinical outcomes for neurodivergent children and young adults through the provision of neuroaffirming evidence based practice (encompassing both assessment and therapeutic realms). She places strong emphasis on building positive therapeutic relationships charecterised by compassion, authenticity, warmth and curiosity. She strives to involve stakeholders in clinical provisions in order to obtain best outcomes and enjoys working collaboratively with other disciplines (ie., Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, School based supports). She is dedicated to professional growth and is currently working on upskilling in Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy in addition to Play Therapy and Neuroaffirming therapy. Further, she attempts to incorporate her values of authenticity, creativity, humility and integrety, where possible in daily life. In her personal life, she also enjoys the challenges of parenting three children and reading for enjoyment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counselling Psychologist

Calm Space Psychology Services
Jimboomba, QLD
06.2022 - Current
  • Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adults relying on a wide range of tools including: WISC-V, WIAT-III, WAIS-IV, ABAS-3, SRS-2, CONNERS-4, ADOS-2, BRIEF-2, DIVA clinical interview and other relevant measures.
  • Engagement of clinical observations (ie., school observations) and liasing with relevant stakeholders to provide diagnostic clarity and ensure individualised recommendations that could best benefit the client.
  • Interpretation of results from a variety of measures and contexts (ie., school based responders, parents, self-report) in order to inform diagnostic clarity.
  • Provision of individualised assessment reports in a timely manner with a strong focus on targeting assessment referral query and prioritising clients needs.
  • Delivery of feedback regarding the assessment to relevant parties and provision to external referrals if necessary (ie., to link in with services if required)

Counselling Psychologist

Engage Psychology
Ipswich, QLD
12.2020 - Current
  • Provision of high quality psychological interventions encompassing case conceptualisations, treatment planning, risk management and liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under a variety of different funding streams inclusive of NDIS, Medicare, EAP, NIISQ, DVA, WorkCover. Child Safety and relevant CTP insurance companies.
  • Experience in provision of therapeutic care for diverse presentation including both adults and children, with primary concerns impacting their quality of life relating to anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment concerns, attachment disorders, grief and loss, PTSD, C-PTSD, BPD, IDD, Autism, ADHD.
  • Delivery of psychological strategies encompassing CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema therapy,EMDR, Play therapy approaches, with a priority on developing and implementing neuroaffirming practice.
  • Managing clinical administration related tasks including maintaining up to date client records, case notes, case management and the provision of written work (ie., reports, letters) in addition research and resource development.
  • Ongoing engagement in peer supervision and external supervision to foster personal and professional growth.

Provisional Psychologist

Headspace Capalaba
Capalaba, QLD
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provided therapy sessions to address a wide range of mental health concerns (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress) and behaviours (school refusal, self harm, relationship conflicts and employability) to young people aged between 12-25
  • ● Adapted evidence based therapy approaches (CBT, ACT, IPT, DBT skills) to suit the needs of adolescence in order to assist clients address current barriers and work towards meeting their treatment goals.
  • Conducted cognitive assessments and psychological assessments as required (e.g. WAIS IV, WRAML2, BYI, WIAT III, CONNERS-3, BRIEF-2, TEA) for the purposes of investigating provisional diagnoses, informing school learning support and advise treatment approaches.
  • Clinical report writing and liaising with other health professionals (GPs, social workers, teachers, guidance officers, other health professionals)
  • Attended and engaged in case conferencing with other provisional psychologists, general psychologists, mental health social workers and counsellors to discuss clinical cases and concerns.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team consisting of social workers, counsellors, psychologists and admin support to enhance treatment outcomes for young people accessing the service.

Provisional Psychologist

UQ Psychology Clinic
St Lucia, QLD
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided therapy sessions to address a wide range of mental health concerns (e.g. depression, anxiety, stress, parenting concerns) to both UQ students and children/families who were referred to the clinic
  • Utilised evidence based therapy (CBT, ACT, IPT, Schema) to assist clients address current barriers and work towards meeting their treatment goals
  • Conducted cognitive assessments and psychological assessments as required (e.g. WAIS IV, ABAS-3, WISC V, WIAT III, CONNERS-3, CARS-2) for the purposes of investigating provisional diagnoses, informing learning support at schools or in support of NDIS funding.
  • Clinical report writing and liaising with other health professionals (GPs, teachers, other health professionals)
  • Attended and engaged in case conferencing with other provisional psychologists and supervisors to discuss clinical cases and concerns.

Provisional Psychologist

Artius Health Ipswich
Ipswich, QLD
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Brief 1-1 Substance related counselling (utilizing motivational interviewing, CBT, ACT) at various probation and parole locations (Logan, Ipswich & Inala Probation and Parole centres)
  • Co facilitating Substance Abuse Programs in a variety of correctional centres (inclusive of Brisbane Women’s Correctional Centre, Wolston Correctional Centre & Borallon Training and Correctional Centre) and community parole settings (Ipswich & Inala probation and parole centre).
  • Clinical report writing and liaising with correctional staff and other health professionals (GPs, case management workers)
  • 1:1 clinical work with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Employment Assistance Program (EAP), and WorkCover clients utilizing evidence based interventions contingent on their treatment goals

Provisional Psychologist

Beenleigh Trinity College
Beenleigh, QLD
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Cognitive Assessment as required (e.g. BRIEF 2, ASEBA YSR, clinical structured interviews)
  • Liasing with parents and faculty members
  • Written communication skills (case note completion) and report writing (cognitive assessment report)
  • Mental health awareness presentations during Assembly for students and faculty
  • Developing & conducting workshops (emotional regulation workshops for grade 7 & 8 boys and social skills workshops for grade 10 girls)
  • Implementing interventions including aspects of PCT, CBT & ACT for adolescent clients self referred or referred by parent/teachers

Provisional Psychologist

Drug-Arm Australasia
Annerley, QLD
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Substance related counselling (utilizing motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, CBT, ACT) for individuals or immediate family members of those with reported substance use difficulties
  • Working within a harm minimisation framework to build coping strategies and move towards client centred goals
  • Mental State Examinations (MSE), Suicide risk assessments and safety plans
  • Multidisciplinary work environment inclusive of social workers, counsellors, psychology students for peer collaboration and supervision
  • Written communication skills (case note completion) and Oral communication skills (case presentation during supervision sessions).
  • General office duties as required

Education

Counselling Psychology Registrar Program -

Providence House
10-2023

Masters of Applied Psychology (Counselling) -

University of Queensland
St Lucia
12-2020

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) -

University of Queensland
St Lucia
12-2014

Skills

  • High level of communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong knowledge base of psychology discipline
  • High quality of written reports
  • High interest in maintaining up to date research knowledge
  • Highly focused on providing and ensuring ethical practice
  • Passionate about building a stronger knowledge base and implementing neuroaffirming practice
  • Professional development goals for 2024 include attenting: Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Level 1 course), Neuroaffirming practice, and Play Therapy courses

Certification

Memberships and Registrations

AHPRA

Counselling Psychologist

PSY0002023530

Fellow, APS College of Counselling Psychologists;

Affiliations

  • EMDR Basic Training: Weekend One and Weekend Two; (2021-2023) EMDR Institute
  • Collaborative and Proactive Solutions, 2 day training (2023), Dr Ross Greene
  • Schema Therapy Online (2023), Robert Brockman and Chris Hayes
  • DBT Essentials & DBT skills for adolescence and families, (2023) Marsha Linehan and colleagues
  • ACT for Trauma (2023), Russ Harris
  • Raising an Autistic Child (2023), Sandhya Menon, Onwards and Upwards Psychology
  • ADOS-2 Introductory training (2021) Deborah Sweeney, Mindful Institute

Referees

Vinita Sagar (Counselling Psychologist)                                                          

Director of Calm Space Psychology Services (2022- present)

0415478334

vinita@calmspacepsychologyservices.com

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Steven Downie (Clinical Psychologist)

Colleague, Engage Psychology (2020-2023)

0424890603

admin@eternitypsychology.com.au

Timeline

Counselling Psychologist

Calm Space Psychology Services
06.2022 - Current

Counselling Psychologist

Engage Psychology
12.2020 - Current

Provisional Psychologist

Headspace Capalaba
06.2020 - 10.2020

Provisional Psychologist

UQ Psychology Clinic
01.2020 - 06.2020

Provisional Psychologist

Artius Health Ipswich
07.2019 - 12.2019

Provisional Psychologist

Beenleigh Trinity College
07.2017 - 12.2017

Provisional Psychologist

Drug-Arm Australasia
01.2017 - 07.2017

Counselling Psychology Registrar Program -

Providence House

Masters of Applied Psychology (Counselling) -

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) -

University of Queensland

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