Jorge Lopez BA Psych (Hons), MHS (Hons)

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Hons)
Master of Human Services (Hons)

Jorge Lopez is a fully registered Psychologist and an accredited Medicare provider, with nearly 20 years experience in providing counselling and support within private, government and community settings in Queensland.

He has helped numerous people to achieve lasting change and improved quality of life with issues ranging from loss, grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, disability, relationships, the challenges of personal growth, and addiction.

Jorge uses a variety of counselling methods including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBF) for both assessment and treatment purposes, and maintains a strong emphasis on the use of personal insight, improved communication and emotion management to promote the development of long-term coping strategies.

Additional areas of expertise include significant experience regarding adjustment to vision loss and monocular vision, and the provision of culturally-sensitive psychological assessment and intervention.

Counselling areas covered by Jorge include:

• Dealing with past and present trauma and abuse
• Anger management
• Resolving issues of anxiety and depression
• Improving self esteem
• Improving relationships
• Personal development
• Adjusting to loss
• Adjusting to disability