Psychologist

De Lovan is a dedicated AHPRA registered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan through psychological intervention and behaviour therapy; he has supported provisional psychologists through team leadership and expanded his training ability to serve as a senior behaviour support training manager for NSW State. De Lovan employs an empathic approach in assessing and providing treatment/support for various diagnoses including but not limited to Autism Spectrum (ASD), clients with Intellectual Disability and/or presenting with disorders of PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Psychosis, DID, BPD, ODD, OCD and has supported some of the most complex cases with multiple diagnoses and extreme behaviours throughout his experience in the field.

De Lovan’s areas of interest are ASD, trauma and schizophrenia. He has lived experience of environments volatile with mental health issues and has worked with volunteer organisations overseas with clients in war-torn countries and victims of sexual assault. His passion for understanding his clients at a deeper level serves his determination to develop appropriate treatment plans for achieving effective outcomes for his clients whilst adhering to ethical standards.

Therapy: De Lovan utilises a range of interventions and modalities tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), which addresses dysfunctional thought patterns and behaviours, proving effective for issues like depression, anxiety, and PTSD; Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for borderline personality disorder, integrating CBT techniques with mindfulness and emotional regulation strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which is used to encourage his clients to accept their thoughts and feelings and commit to value-driven actions. For children and adolescents who have difficulty engaging directly in psychological intervention, he employs Play Therapy as a non-verbal expressive avenue. These modalities can be delivered in individual face-to-face or digital (telehealth) settings, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for his clients. De Lovan employs his intervention through a clinical assessment, client preferences, and the latest evidence-based practices. When engaged in behaviour therapy, De Lovan aims to involve family and other allied health services that are available to the client in the process of intervention to achieve outcomes.

Assessment: De Lovan provides assessments for clients across the lifespan including an initial mental health evaluation followed by specific assessments that may be required such as ADHD, personality or cognitive assessments.