Peter Gaitanis

Peter is a Health Psychologist who uses an empathetic, practical and collaborative approach to help adults restore meaning and function back into their lives. He has an interest in the connections between physical and mental health, working with people who are experiencing a range of difficulties, including persistent pain conditions, diabetes, respiratory and heart diseases and HIV. He also enjoys working with people who may be experiencing depression, anxiety and adjustment issues. He believes that a successful outcomes occur when treatment can be tailored to the needs, goals and values of the induvial. As such, he draws on a range of evidence-based approaches in his work, including feedback informed treatment (FIT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based treatments.