Malcolm Devantier

Malcolm is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mood, personality and developmental disorders in children, adolescents and adults. He is fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and has worked in Private Practice, Marriage/Relationship Counselling, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), the Primary Health Network, the NDIS and Out of Home Care environments.

His therapeutic style encompasses elements of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to provide individualised support for every client.

Malcolm is compassionate, with a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and dedicated to delivering the highest quality evidence-based counselling.

He works collaboratively to develop therapy objectives and provide counselling to meet individual client needs. In doing so, he equips clients with the practical skills, tools and coping strategies to make positive changes in their lives. He focuses on building relationships and assisting people day to day with effective communication and service.

Age groups:
• Adolescents
• Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
• Mindfulness

Interests:

• Working with couples

• Interpersonal and relationship difficulties

• Trauma and post-traumatic stress

• Depression, anxiety and stress

• Bipolar disorder

• Men’s mental health.