Areas Of Expertise

Clinical Psychology

Dr Denae Crough has extensive experience in adult mental health and she is specialised in providing psychological assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatments to individuals with symptoms and distress associated with most presentations, including:

depression
anxiety
eating disorders
complex PTSD
schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
personality disorders
chronic pain and health issues

Denae has specific expertise and interest in working with individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. She has received intensive training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and has 10 years of experience in delivering this evidence-based treatment. She enjoys working with individuals to alleviate distress, empower change and create a meaningful life, with a compassionate and respectful approach.

Denae has a passion for supporting clients seeking guidance on dealing with general life issues and challenges, such as:

family difficulties
grief and loss
relationship and sexuality issues
work concerns and burnout
parenting
adjustment to unexpected life events

She creates a safe, confidential space for reflection and self-understanding and provides specific strategies for coping, self-care and wellbeing. This approach enables clients to improve their psychological functioning, achieve personal goals and enhance quality of life.

Supervision

Denae has extensive experience in providing clinical supervision to psychology students, new graduates and experienced psychologists. Denae currently offers clinical supervision to experienced psychologists who are seeking support through a reflective supervision approach.

She has undertaken all requirements and is approved as a clinical supervisor by the Psychology Board of Australia.

Areas of Expertise

Coaching & Corporate Services

Alongside her expertise in clinical psychology, Denae has a passion for the value of psychology in the workplace. She has experience in leadership and organisational culture, as well as operational and staff management within the health sector.

Utilising both skill sets to optimise results, Denae provides a range of workplace psychology and corporate services through individual coaching, as well as the delivery of small group workshops for teams. Denae’s approach uses simple psychological strategies that enable individuals to function at their best and enhance their performance at work beyond their organisational knowledge and skills. In turn, this ultimately empowers them to achieve their greatest outcomes, whether it be for themselves or the team.

In individual sessions, Denae’s advanced clinical skills enrich her ability to fully understand not only the professional but also the personal issues that can get in the way of clients achieving their full potential. In addition to typical organisational coaching, she simultaneously uses evidence-based strategies to address personal factors, allowing her to achieve excellent results for clients.

Workshops can be designed for the needs of teams or groups of select employees within any industry or workplace. The content can be developed as required or can consist of existing modules.

Topics for individual and group services include:

values for self and team
performance anxiety
wellbeing and self-care
effective communication
coping with conflict
setting boundaries and getting needs met
perfectionism and procrastination
confidence and self-acceptance
resilience and coping with challenges
goal setting and motivation
leadership skills and workplace culture
managing staff and teams

Denae provides a completely unique and tailored service for each client. All services include a free initial interview and assessment of needs and current challenges. Following this, Denae will work with clients to determine the best format for delivery of services, as well as the most effective interventions and content to be provided. At all times, Denae ensures a private and confidential service, as well as a non-judgemental and client-focused approach.

Approach

Denae has a professional yet relaxed approach to her sessions, with an honest and down-to-earth style. She is genuine, non-judgemental and open, and brings a sense of optimism and enthusiasm to her work with all clients.

Denae's approach to therapy centres on themes of acceptance, compassion and self-awareness. She works with clients to empower them to create change, build skills and thrive. She is passionate about supporting all individuals to fulfil a meaningful life in line with their values and enhance their wellbeing.

All work is done within the scope of evidence-based, best practice principles. Denae consistently undertakes professional development activities to maintain her skills and knowledge.

She is committed to achieving successful outcomes and is always client-focused, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of each client first and foremost.

Denae is an advocate for equality and inclusivity. She enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds, respecting diversity and valuing each individual's experiences in the therapeutic process.