Brendon Dellar
Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
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About
I am a Clinical Psychologist and founder of Cygnet Clinic, a psychological and psychiatric private practice in Western Australia, and have a special interest in teaching in the areas of Addiction, Autism Spectrum Disorder and PTSD. I hold a Masters Degree in Clinical & Health Psychology, and a PhD investigating perceptual disturbances in individuals with PtSD.
I have several additional roles, including my appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor for the Clinical Masters/PhD program for the last decade (commenced 2014), AFL Consultant Psychologist and Expert Advisory Committee Member at St John's Ambulance. I am a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychology and the current West Australian APS Clinical College Executive Committee in the role of Treasurer. I am also involved in medico-legal assessments and reports and am a member of The Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL).
Cygnet Clinic has worked with other organisations such as HeadSpace (Midland & Fremantle), Curtin University, St John Ambulance, WA Police, and AFL to provide clinical services and assist with program development & organisational reforms as well as supervision to staff.
I have a background in disability services, working first as a support worker for Activ Foundation in Western Australia from 1995-2000 & Acting Support Co-ordinator in 1998. I have continued my interest in supporting people with disabilities by co-founding an Adult Service (Spectrum Clinic) for Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and am an affiliate member of Curtin Autism Research Group (CARG). I have accredited training in ADOS-2 (Modules 1 to 4) from La Trobe University. I have also been trained with the 3Di as part of a comprehensive Autism Assessment.
Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Neuropsychologists and Consultant Psychiatrists interested in joining our team at Cygnet Clinic are encouraged to contact us at (08) 9467 7676 or email [email protected]
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How can a playful team culture improve creativity?
I’ve always considered playfulness (NOT unprofessionalism) a core part of a thriving practice. I believe playfulness creates a positive & engaging work environment that encourages a sense of belonging & camaraderie among all staff (both Clerical & Clinical). Playfulness incorporates fun, creativity, & innovation into the workplace. This translates to long term retainment of truely talented people. Both productivity & job satisfaction improve as a result. A few years ago I reflected on this in building team culture at Cygnet Clinic. I came up with the acronym TIMES. T = Team building I = Innovation M = Morale , E = Engagement; S = Stress Reduction. Genuinely invest & care for your staff & they will return this with loyalty & dedication.
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Thank you for always going above and beyond, Richard. You have seriously made the process of purchasing a business, and liaising with lenders so…
Thank you for always going above and beyond, Richard. You have seriously made the process of purchasing a business, and liaising with lenders so…
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👐🏼 The WA APS Clinical College invites you to our July Tav Talk 👐🏼 Hear from the esteemed Dr Georgie Paulik-White (Perth Voices Clinic), who…
👐🏼 The WA APS Clinical College invites you to our July Tav Talk 👐🏼 Hear from the esteemed Dr Georgie Paulik-White (Perth Voices Clinic), who…
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We are pleased to introduce Erfan as our new psychologist available at Cygnet Clinic Fremantle with expertise in couples counselling. Bookings are…
We are pleased to introduce Erfan as our new psychologist available at Cygnet Clinic Fremantle with expertise in couples counselling. Bookings are…
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Experience
Education
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Thesis Title: The relationship between the persistent illusion of movement and traumatic anxiety in a non-clinical sample.
This thesis was concerned with investigating a visual-illusionary phenomenon that co-occurs with post-traumatic anxiety symptoms. More specifically, individuals who report recurring specific memories of a fearful event (RSM) also tend to report a persistent illusion of movement (PIM) upon prolonged visual fixation. The development of a visual test (i-Test) designed…Thesis Title: The relationship between the persistent illusion of movement and traumatic anxiety in a non-clinical sample.
This thesis was concerned with investigating a visual-illusionary phenomenon that co-occurs with post-traumatic anxiety symptoms. More specifically, individuals who report recurring specific memories of a fearful event (RSM) also tend to report a persistent illusion of movement (PIM) upon prolonged visual fixation. The development of a visual test (i-Test) designed to reliably elicit PIM has enabled research to be conducted on the nature and correlates of this type of visual disturbance. -
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Licenses & Certifications
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3Di Autism Spectrum Interview
University of Melbourne
IssuedCredential ID Developmental, Dimensional and Diagnostic Interview for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Volunteer Experience
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Expert Advisory Group
St John Ambulance (WA)
- 6 years 7 months
Health
Expert Advisory Panel Members to assist in the direction of St Johns Well-being & Support services.
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Expert Reference Group- Arbor. Board Member
Anglicare WA
- 1 year 1 month
Health
ARBOR stands for Active Response Bereavement Outreach. It offers short-medium term counselling, referral, volunteer peer support and support groups to people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
ARBOR Counselling is held at various locations. Initial sessions can be held at client’s homes. ARBOR’s grief counsellors are professionals with tertiary qualifications. They can provide professional support and strategies for managing grief. ARBOR also offers support groups around the metro…ARBOR stands for Active Response Bereavement Outreach. It offers short-medium term counselling, referral, volunteer peer support and support groups to people who have lost loved ones to suicide.
ARBOR Counselling is held at various locations. Initial sessions can be held at client’s homes. ARBOR’s grief counsellors are professionals with tertiary qualifications. They can provide professional support and strategies for managing grief. ARBOR also offers support groups around the metro area. Clients may be referred to other Anglicare WA services. Counselling sessions are an hour long and can be one-on-one or involve multiple clients.
ARBOR peer supporters are volunteers who have experienced bereavement by suicide and wish to help others through similar situations. Statistically, people who have experienced the suicide of a loved one are more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health complications. Suicide is not a singular tragedy, it has multiple consequences.. -
Subject Matter Expert
WA Primary Health Alliance - WAPHA
- 4 months
Health
Provided Subject Matter Expert on Pathways Project for Mental Health conditions.
Honors & Awards
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Credabl Help Hands Grant
Credabl
A panel of judges made up of three senior leaders at Credabl (Stafford Hamilton, CEO; Glen Stewart, Head of Credit; and Dina Tinkler, Chief Brand Officer) and three independent leaders from the medical (Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM), dental (Dr Kinnar Shah) and veterinary (Dr Kate Adams) industries worked through the applications to award the five Grants to businesses across Australia. Entries were considered based on creativity and inventiveness as indicated in their 100-word application and…
A panel of judges made up of three senior leaders at Credabl (Stafford Hamilton, CEO; Glen Stewart, Head of Credit; and Dina Tinkler, Chief Brand Officer) and three independent leaders from the medical (Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM), dental (Dr Kinnar Shah) and veterinary (Dr Kate Adams) industries worked through the applications to award the five Grants to businesses across Australia. Entries were considered based on creativity and inventiveness as indicated in their 100-word application and accompanying photo or video.
Stafford Hamilton, CEO of Credabl, reflected: “We’re humbled by the applications received. From those that shared stories of how their business has suffered financial hardship, to those with a desire to educate and care for their local communities, and those seeking to reward their staff who have dedicated themselves to the practices. It was incredibly difficult to limit the Grants to only five recipients. Congratulations to all winners. We look forward to sharing the stories of these deserving winners with the broader community in coming months.” -
Black Dog on a Lead
Black Dog and Kai Eardley Fund
Cygnet Clinic provided the largest donation to this suicide awareness and prevention campaign in 2018. Black Dog on a Lead is an annual fundraising event aimed at tackling the growing problem of suicide in the community.
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Guild Excellence in Teaching Award (Hon Ment) 2005
Curtin University
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Curtin University Postgraduate Award
Curtin University
Organizations
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Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
Member
- PresentThe Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL) is an interdisciplinary organisation that was established in Melbourne in 1978 by the late forensic psychiatrist, Dr Robert (Bob) Myers, who identified deficits in the level of understanding of relevant issues amongst all three professional groups. ANZAPPL has branches in New Zealand and around Australia.
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Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency
Clinical Psychologist
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Australian Psychological Society
Fellow of the Clinical College (FCCLP)
- PresentMember of the APS and Fellow of the APS Clinical College
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St John Ambulance
Expert Advisor
Member of EAG for Mental Health
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I'm now working in partnership with the Spectrum Clinic in East Freo. As a dual-endorsed Clin Psych and Clin Neuropsych this hopefully opens a whole…
I'm now working in partnership with the Spectrum Clinic in East Freo. As a dual-endorsed Clin Psych and Clin Neuropsych this hopefully opens a whole…
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Congratulations to our newest medics on-road. They've started their first shifts this week after completing induction school and are now helping to…
Congratulations to our newest medics on-road. They've started their first shifts this week after completing induction school and are now helping to…
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Excited that AFL has launched our mental health literacy program for schools - GOALS - to support children and their teachers to better understand…
Excited that AFL has launched our mental health literacy program for schools - GOALS - to support children and their teachers to better understand…
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Wonderful time at the conference! Lots of fun times and I might have learnt something too. Great to see you all.
Wonderful time at the conference! Lots of fun times and I might have learnt something too. Great to see you all.
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