OUR CONSULTANTS
Dean Janover
B.Sc., Grad Dip Psych., Assoc.MAPS
Dean Janover has been practicing as a psychologist since 1999. Early in his professional development he focused on child and adolescent psychology. Since then he has worked in the field of forensic psychology, treating both adult and juvenile offenders for Corrections Victoria and the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Dean primarily practices Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, but also utilises mindfulness and solution focused approaches when working with clients. Dean utilises these approaches to assist clients in: developing self awareness, enhancing emotional intelligence and strengthening their ability to cope with difficult thoughts and feelings. He also has extensive experience in facilitating group based therapy, using both drama and experiential techniques. More recently, Dean has incorporated biofeedback for a range of presenting issues, including stress related problems and pain management. He also has significant experience in addressing mood disorders, including depression, and anxiety disorders, including phobias, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder and agoraphobia.
In terms of his forensic work, Dean has specialised in anger management and the treatment of problem sexual behaviour and offending. For the past six years Dean has also been writing forensic reports that can be used in court.
Joanna Mitchell
B.A., B.B.Sc.,Grad Cert, Grad Dip Psych.,M.a.,M.Psych.,MAPS
Joanna Mitchell is a clinically trained psychologist with expertise and
interest in mood and anxiety disorders, particularly depression, PTSD
and panic disorder. She works part time at Monash University, Department
of General Practice and is an Honorary Fellow in the Psychology
Department.
Joanna has worked in London for the UK Sports Institute and
continues to work in private practice with athletes and sporting
organisations on clinical and performance issues. She is also currently
completing her PhD in positive psychology - the science of mental
health, wellbeing and optimal human performance - for which she was
awarded a National Health and Medical Research Council scholarship.
Joanna's interest and passion is to not only alleviate symptoms of mental illness but to help people lead a full, happy and meaningful life.
Ciaran Pier
B.A.(Hons)(Psych), PhD., Assoc.MAPS
Dr Ciaran Pier is a registered psychologist. She has substantial experience in assisting people to overcome anxiety and mood disorders and manage health behaviours. In particular Ciaran has significant experience and interest treating panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, chronic worry and depression. Ciaran predominantly uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness and coaching techniques in her current practice.
Ciaran completed a PhD on panic disorder in 2005 and continues her research in a range of areas of psychology. She has also established and administered structured programs to assist people to manage psychosocial and health-related stress and panic disorder.
Ciaran is also a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Deakin University and Honorary Research Fellow of the Department of General Practice, Monash University.
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