About Leigh

The decision to undertake any psychological work may feel confusing and daunting, so Leigh strongly values the importance of providing a safe and relaxed environment for people to explore and come to the necessary choices toward growth and change.

Leigh has trained and worked as a psychologist since 1997 and he draws upon this experience across numerous roles he has undertaken across the community, educational, government and private service areas. He enjoys working with a wide range of issues and has a passionate interest in the impacts of family and domestic violence and promoting non-violence in the community.

Leigh values the importance of forming a strong, collaborative relationship with his clients and has a flexible approach that values each clients’ unique experience and life circumstances. He draws upon a
range of evidenced-based approaches including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy (ST), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focussed therapy (SFT) and mindfulness-based strategies.

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Leigh consults through telehealth sessions only.

Therapeutic Interests

Leigh enjoys working with:

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• Anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, social anxiety, illness/health anxiety and generalised anxiety

• Depression

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

• Bipolar and related disorders

• Trauma

• Issues relating to family of origin or relationship difficulties

• Low mood, stress, adjustment to significant live events

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Leigh Parkin  (ABN 89 813 686 281) is an independent psychologist practicing from the MPC consulting rooms.