Short-Term Psychotherapy

James Walker

The focus of short-term psychotherapy is on immediate concerns such as anxiety, depression, weight issues, trauma, habits, relationship problems, and life changes. 

I use a blend of approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, depth psychology, interpersonal psychotherapy, and hypnosis.  These evidence-based approaches promote lasting and positive changes.

We can meet in East Melbourne or via Zoom. Our sessions are always  confidential.

Please contact me to discuss any aspect of my work and how it may help.

Phone: 0417 669 992 Email: james@jameswalker.net.au

James Walker

  • Psychotherapy and hypnosis studied in Australia and the USA

  • Practised at County USC Hospital Los Angeles and as Clinical Psychology Registrar at the Austin Hospital adolescent unit

  • Studied child psychoanalysis at Monash University, and completed the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis four-year program

  • Member of the Victorian Government Health Department’s Psychotherapy and the Clinical Issues program

  • Received university award for research and teaching for National Institutes of Mental Health (N IH)

  • Hypnosis research including sports applications USA and Australia

  • Taught at the University of Southern California, later at the American University Graduate School with appointment at Georgetown University Washington D.C.

  • Psychometric consultant California State Government

  • Methods advisor Graduate Social Work School USC

After teaching in Melbourne I studied, lectured, and practised in the United States . My initial psychotherapy training was in Gestalt therapy and psychoanalysis which I practised in the USA and then in Melbourne.  Professor Perry London, a pioneer in child hypnosis, guided my initial work and with whom I later published.  Returning to Australia, I  completed the four year program with the Australian Centre of Psychoanalysis, and Melbourne University’s hypnosis program with Professor Graham Burrows, during which I researched hypnosis applications for anxiety in sport. 

Publications, presentations and workshops for (examples): Australian Psychological Society, American Psychology Association, American Educational Research Association, Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis, California Educational Research Association, European Mentoring and Couching Council, The International Society for Psychoanalytic Study of Organisations, The Piagetian Society. Bibliography on request.

Concurrently with clinical practice here and in the USA, I consulted to institutions on project and strategic turnaround. My approach is psychodynamic which I have described in numerous conference papers and workshops and is a focus of the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organisations (ISPSO) for which I am a board member.  Other consultancies include: American Association of Dental Schools, the American College of Cardiology, Occupational Therapy Australia, and others as shown at the linked page.

A note about MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to recognize, understand, and respond to someone experiencing a mental health problem or crisis. It's akin to physical first aid, providing immediate support until professional help can be obtained or the crisis resolves. Contact me to arrange training for you or your organisation. James@jameswalker.net.au - 0417 669 992