Willow Tree Felixstow: 481 Payneham Road, Felixstow, SA, 5070

 

Phone: 08 8233 0828 Mobile: 0434 536 236

Fax: 08 8180 1725 Email: info@willowtreepsychology.com.au

 

Max Rivers

Registered Psychologist

Interest Areas 

Max uses a person-centred approach with a focus on bringing insight to see life’s challenges in new light. His practice is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Gestalt Therapy. Max is experienced in assessment and treatment of a range of mental health concerns including, depression, anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders, emotion regulation, and couples therapy. Individual sessions focus on developing a therapeutic alliance and tailored approach as each person has a unique story. Generally, this includes looking at life history and the connection to present experiences and developing appropriate treatment strategies. Where appropriate, this includes looking at thought processes, emotional responses, behavioural patterns, and core beliefs. Max’s practice is defined by compassion and respect while working together to develop meaningful experiences and a fulfilling life. 
 
Max also provides relationship counselling and holds Level 1 certification in Gottman couple’s therapy. Max has particular interest in working with couples experiencing disconnection, apathy, communication breakdown and difficulty managing conflict, difficulty deciding whether to separate, and infidelity.