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Psychology Clinic

The Psychology Clinic is located on the Townsville Campus of James Cook University and provides specialist training within the Department of Psychology. It is staffed by registered psychologists who are undergoing advanced training in the Master or Doctor of Psychology (Clinical, Geropsychology, Forensic). Psychologists who work in the clinic are supervised by highly qualified and experienced clinical staff. The Clinic offers specialised clinical services across the lifespan to the community of North Queensland, and incorporates a specialised Memory Clinic for the assessment and diagnosis of memory difficulties and dementia.

About Us

James Cook University Psychology Clinic was established in 1995 with the objective of providing initial practical supervision to registered psychologists undertaking postgraduate training. The Clinic aims to provide a full range of services to the community of North Queensland and support the clinical research endeavours of staff and postgraduate students.

Staff involved in clinical supervision of postgraduate students are required to be registered with the Queensland Psychologists Registration Board and to be members of the relevant College of the Australian Psychological Society or be eligible for membership.

A copy of the Psychology Clinic Policy and Procedures Manual is available with acknowledgement of the assistance provided by Stuart Byrne, Clinic Director, University of South Australia in the development of the manual.

Child and Adolescent Services

  • Psychoeducational assessment for learning and attention deficits

  • Neuropsychological and Neurodevelopmental assessment

  • School re-integration after head injury

  • Interpersonal problems including temper/anger, social skills, self-esteem, social withdrawal and isolation, teasing and bullying

  • Anxiety, depression, family conflict, phobias and eating disorders in adolescence

  • Group programs are run from time to time to learn self management of anxiety, and depression, to increase social skills and to learn relaxation/mindfulness techniques.

Adult Clinical Services

  • Neuropsychological assessment

  • Anxiety and phobias

  • Depression

  • Stress management

  • Grief and trauma

  • Pain

  • Stress management

  • Therapeutic intervention after acquired brain injury

  • Adjustment counselling

Specialised Memory Clinic Services

  • Memory and Neuropsychological Assessment where dementia is suspected

  • Psychosocial assessment

  • Psychoeducation and intervention for clients and families living with memory loss

  • Community education regarding memory functioning and loss in ageing

Clinical Supervisors

  • Professor Ed Helmes FAPS, Program Director

  • Dr Beryl Buckby MAPS, Clinic Director

  • Dr Alistair Campbell MAPS

  • Dr Barbara Kennedy MAPS

  • Dr Todd Jackson

Location

The JCU Psychology Clinic is on the first floor of Building DA3 which may be accessed via a lift in the School of Social Sciences Building. Free parking is available in a car park directly opposite the Social Sciences Building. Parking for disabled persons is also available in a car park adjacent to Building DA3. The Clinic may be found on the building locator map or byasking directions at the Gatehouse on entering the university.

Contact us:

Clinic Director: Dr Beryl Buckby (MAPS)

Inquiries to: Clinic Admin Officer

Phone: 0747814706

Fax: 0747815117

Email: psychclinic@jcu.edu.au