Ricardo [Rick] Bird

Rick has full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency [AHPRA] and Medicare.  Rick is also an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society [AssocMAPS].
 

Rick has:  

• Extensive training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT] and Advanced training and experience in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy [ACT].  

• Certified training and experience in Interpersonal Therapy [IPT] and Family/Relationship Counselling.  
 

Rick’s many years of clinical and counselling experience with adults will be of benefit if you experience any of the following:  

 

o Anxiety.  Making Peace with Anxiety and being Victorious.

o Phobias.  Understanding why you have them and how to conquer them.  

o Depression.  What is the Purpose of Depression and Overcoming it.

o Stress/Burnout.  Simple strategies.

o Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  

o Work Place Bullying.  Discover what HR doesn’t tell you.  

o Anger Management.  It’s not always bad.

o How to Feel Equal.  

o How to Feel Capable, Worthy, Lovable.

o Discovering your true Identity.

o Finding Direction and Purpose.

o How to Increase Self-Esteem and Self-Worth.

o Relationship Issues.  Understanding and Benefiting from the Hidden Rules.

o Problem Solving.  Unlocking the emotional secrets that allow progress.
 

Rick strongly believes in truly listening to a person’s needs, helping them feel comfortable and valued, and to instilling hope and direction, regardless of who they are and what issues they are challenged by. Rick believes that all parts of a person’s life are interconnected and that these parts need to be considered holistically when restoring a person’s health. Rick has vast experience in helping people to choose the correct psycho-therapy and strategies for their unique situation. He also has a strong interest in the relationship between a person’s physical and psychological health.  
 

Rick Bird – Psychologist, Husband, Parent, Student of Life – loves Latin Dancing.