about

OUR CONTRACTED ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANS

Benefit from fresh, innovative approaches brought to you by our bright provisional psychologists.
Under expert supervision, they bring the latest in psychological research and theory to your care.

RICHARD METRES

Master of Social Work | Member of AASW

areas of interest

Family and couples therapy, grief depression, anxiety and panic disorders

Richard is an exceptionally skilled
and effective counsellor who has been in
practice for over 30 years.

He particularly enjoys working with couples and families.

Richard draws on a number of different
counselling methods in his practice,
tailoring his approach to meet the unique
needs of each individual client, couple, or
family unit.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness-based Therapy
Solution-focused Therapy
Emotion-focused Therapy
Attachment-informed Therapy
Person-centered Therapy

Counselling with Richard is an opportunity for clients to talk through challenges; explore feelings, thoughts, expectations, and past experiences; and gain awareness of any barriers that have limited their lives and relationships.

LOCATIONS

CROYDON

areas of interest

Family and couples therapy, grief depression, anxiety and panic disorders

Alex is a Medicare registered clinical psychotherapist. His work is guided by evidence based mental health practice and a holistic approach to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, personality issues, interpersonal conflict, trauma-informed care, addiction, eating disorders and existential issues.

Alex completed a Doctorate in Science (Psychotherapy), a Master of Science with an emphasis on Psychoanalysis in Germany and a Master of Clinical Social Work from Monash University with further qualifications in Psychology, Mindfulness based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma informed Therapy, Emotions focused Therapy, Addictions and Eating Disorders.

Gentle support, respectful listening, compassionate understanding – this is how Alex will approach working with you in your unique experience. Privately and confidentially, he will work with you through the complexity of what is going on for you and develop strategies, skills and solutions to process challenges, find meaning and freedom to grow and change.

InspireHM— A man in a suit and glasses sits on a gray couch with his hands clasped, smiling slightly. The background shows a light-colored wall and closed doors. The setting appears to be an office or living space.

Dr Alex Kelemen

Clinical Psychotherapist

DrSc (Psychotherapy) MSc MSW DipEd DipTM