Dr Aaron Frost
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 2818132L
Aaron is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Benchmark Psychology. For the past 6 years Aaron has been collecting data on his effectiveness as a therapist in order to improve his own performance. The improvements he has been able to measure inspired him to start Benchmark Psychology as an outcomes based practice where evidence based therapies are delivered to clients, and where psychologists can be actively involved in measuring and improving their performance. This clinic has developed systems to not only ensure quality assurance, but to help each individual clinician strive to improve.
Aaron remains actively involved in research and is currently a trustee of the Queensland Schizophrenia Research Foundation (Clear Thinking) and is a Senior Research Fellow at Griffith University. Aaron is an accredited supervisor and has trained over 500 psychologists in the practice of professional and peer supervision.
Aaron is also a sought after speaker and also runs training workshops on topics including parenting, personality disorders, and schizophrenia. His series of lectures on psychological disorders earned him the ‘Lecturer of the Year’ award in 2007 at Griffith University, and his post-workshop evaluations are consistently of the highest order.
Dr Carly Reid
General Psychologist
Provider Number 4575705T
Carly’s PhD research was on the topic of contemporary parenting practices and she is clinically experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting issues. She has a special interest in anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalised anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and responses to trauma. Carly utilises a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, to assist her clients with a range of difficulties, including borderline personality disorder and other complex presentations, chronic depression, problematic drug and alcohol use, relationship issues, and working with older adult clients.
Dr Kiera Buchanan
Clinical and Health Psychologist
Provider Number 4575705T
Kiera has experience with adolescents, adults, and families across a range of settings including private practice, hospitals, and mental health services. While Kiera’s primary theoretical framework is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), she also utilises Schema-Focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) where appropriate. She also has a particular interest in long term approaches to weight management. Kiera’s doctoral research was on factors implicated in “diet failure” and she believes that the reason that 95% of dieters fail in their goals is the psychological and social factors that so few programs address. Kiera works with clients to address these issues, making it easier for them to stick to their weight-loss plans and thereby being more successful in their weight-loss or maintenance goals.
Dr Claire Hitchings
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 4083153T
Claire is experienced in the treatment of adults who suffer from anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders. She has a special interest in the treatment of perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and in helping people overcome relationship problems, low self-esteem and assertiveness difficulties. Claire can also see children for the treatment of anxiety and behavioural problems. Claire can accept referrals from GP and Psychiatrists, and for individuals who have a current WorkCover claim or do not have a medical referral, but would like to be seen privately. Claire is a Psychology Board of Australia-approved supervisor.
Dr Kylee Forrest
General Psychologist
Provider Number 4674191A
Kylee completed her Doctorate with a focus on childhood anxiety. Kylee uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and positive psychology, to develop treatments which are individualised to client needs. Kylee works with child, adolescent and adult clients experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues. She also has expertise is working with life transitions such as grief, trauma, and parenting difficulties, including working with children on the ASD spectrum. Kylee’s major interest area is supporting women and couples during their ante-natal and post-natal periods and she has gained considerable experience with these clients working as a psychologist at Mater Mothers Hospital. Throughout her experiences Kylee developed a strong passion for working collaboratively with clients and their support networks to help promote greater life satisfaction. Kylee acknowledges the courage taken to seek help and values the importance of providing a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment.
Katherine Riordan
General Psychologist
Provider Number 4649013F
Katherine is a registered psychologist who is currently completing her training to become a Clinical Psychologist. She uses a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness, and operates within a family systems perspective. She is experienced in working with individuals and families on many issues including sleep problems, toileting difficulties, conduct disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, attention and over-activity problems, anxiety, mood and emotional dysregulation difficulties, self-injurious behaviour, suicide prevention, parenting issues, childhood trauma and adjustment to major life transitions including grief, separation/divorce.