Buena Vista Therapy

Dr. Alfredo Garcia

 

"Psychology is my passion. I've been a psychotherapist for many years and helping people is my greatest commitment"— Dr. Alfredo Garcia

 

I am a registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist.

Australian Government Accreditation and registered with the Australian Qualification Board.

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I hold a Doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology Dip in Psychoanalysis and Neuroplasticity of the brain.

 

Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro - Linguistic Programming. Accredited by the NLPAA Australian Board. 

 

Certified Practitioner of Virtual Gastric Band Procedure.

Dip in Psychology and CBT Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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I am a founding Member of the Australian and International Psychotherapists Association.

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                           My published books:

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• Dating a Narcissist: the Monster Behind the Mask.

• Train your Brain and your Body.                                                                                  

I use psychological strategies, a perfect combination of Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis and Clinical Hypnotherapy as an eclectic approach to provide an optimal way to achieve the patient's goals. I help and support people with a range of issues including, Weight Loss, Stress, Anxiety and Depression.

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At my clinic, I provide individual therapy sessions for men and women; my aim is to understand my client's complex issues and experiences and help them better shape their lives and generate new positive beliefs.

                                                                             

"When you visit my clinic, you will be treated with acceptance, empathy, and respect. This is your opportunity to express yourself freely and openly. People from different cultural backgrounds are welcomed. There is no judgment here." —Dr. Alfredo Garcia

 

The importance of C.P.D and Supervision.​

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Continuing Professional Development ensures that we maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills we need to deliver a professional service to the community. C.P.D ensures that we and our knowledge stays relevant and up to date.

                                                                                        

I speak Spanish and English. I have completed my studies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, The Australian Institute of Applied Psychology, and The Academy of Applied Psychology in the field of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy C.B.T.  

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Memberships

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Registered Professional Clinical Member with the A.A.C.H.P Australian Board.

Registered Therapist with the Australian Assoc A.H.A.      Registered Practitioner with the National Peak Body the

H.C.A Council of Australia.

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Australian Neuroscience Society.

Australian Board of Neuro linguistic Programming.

Australian Institute of Applied Psychology.

National Australian Accreditation Authority for Interpreters and Translators (N.A.A.TI.)

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As a member of these professional bodies, I must continually upgrade my knowledge and skills, which I enjoy as part of my profession