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Dr. Lisa Meehan commenced her career working in a private clinic offering individual and group therapy to marginalised community groups. She followed this with a return to study to complete her Clinical Doctorate and during this time worked predominately in public mental health, including both chronic and acute services. Her public health work included time at Austin Health where Dr. Meehan worked from a health psychology perspective assisting patients with adjustment to physical illness. During her time at Austin Health she was also responsible for the facilitation of the staff counselling service across both the Austin Hospital and Repatriation Hospital Campuses. Dr. Meehan’s Doctorate thesis was in the area of eating disorders and she maintains a strong interest in this area in her clinical work.

 

In private practice Dr. Meehan draws from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy to assist adults with a range of presenting issues, including: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, health related problems, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem and self-development, assertivness and stress.

 

Dr. Meehan founded Positive Outcomes Healthgroup to provide patients with a first class psychological service and enhance the awareness of psychological health within the local area. Dr. Meehan is committed to her industry and endeavours to offer a supportive, collaborative, and informed service.  

 

Dr. Meehan is available for consultation on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.