Andrew Vidler
Registered Psychologist , Norwest
Teens, Children, Mental Health, Supervision
20+ years exp.
BA Psychology, M Ed, Grad Dip Psychology, Post Grad Dip Psychology & Counselling
Andrew has worked extensively with children, adolescents and families in a range of schools as a psychologist and school counsellor over the last 10 years. Andrew is experienced in providing counselling to adults, adolescents and children, and in administering a range of psychological assessments.
Areas of Counselling Practice
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Psychological assessments for children
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Depression, anxiety in children & adults
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Child behaviour and emotional disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Sleep health
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Parenting strategies
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Trauma
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Domestic violence, child sexual abuse
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Anger
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Attention problems
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Stress
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Career advice
Areas of assessment
- Learning disorders
- Intellectual disability
- Behaviour and emotions
- Social skills
- ASD screening
- Self-harm and suicide risk
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Attention deficits
Professional Experience
I have been a School Counsellor and Psychologist providing psychological services to Pre-Schools, Primary Schools, High Schools and Special Schools for the last 10 years. I have also counselled adults as part of the Employment Assistance Program with Converge International.
I use a range of short-term therapies, assessment and collaborative strategies to empower clients and their families to acquire personal support, empowerment to change and to enhance their overall well-being. In my counselling I try to create a warm, engaging and personal approach that builds a safe space for clients.
Formal therapies include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Anger management
- Problem Solving
- InterpersonalTherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychological First Aid
- Exposure Therapy
- Behavioural Experiments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behaviour Management Plans
- Grief and Loss Support
Counselling Style
- Warm and accepting
- Ready to listen
- Goal directed
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
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