Zach Raftery

Now that you're here - here's a bit about me.

Hello there! I'm Zach - your friendly neighbourhood psychologist. Here's some of my relevant history.

I went to university in 2007 and I didn't come out until 2019, which means I was either terribly lost or I've earned a HECS-HELP debt the size of a small ocean. It is my firm belief that both of those facts are true.
I started off working as a counsellor in 2010, turned into a provisional psychologist in 2012, and became a fully grown registered psychologist in 2013.
I've got a bachelor's degree in Psychological Science, a masters degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Queensland, and a masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Griffith University.
I'm a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and am endorsed as both a Counselling Psychologist and a Clinical Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
When I'm not working with clients, I love teaching psychology and counselling. I've been a sessional academic at UQ since 2012, and since 2017, I have taught in both the Master of Psychology and Master of Counselling programs at UQ, training budding psychologists and counsellors in the ways of the Force.
Somewhere along the way, I've also lectured in the Bachelor of Counselling program at Griffith University (Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses).
I'm also a board-approved supervisor (STAP certified), and I supervise provisional (trainee) psychologists who are in the process of obtaining general registration.
Some places I've worked as a psychologist include: corrective services, secondary and tertiary education, disability and employment services, community not-for-profit organisations, the performing arts industry, and the public sector.
Currently, I provide psychological services and psychotherapy to both young people and adults as a consultant psychologist in private practice. I currently see clients at Lilley Place Psychology in Indooroopilly, and The Long Gallery Psychologists in Moggill.

Meet Our Team

Here are the team members who drive our service.

Clinical & Counselling Psychologist

BENTO RAFTERY

Office Supervisor & Trainee Therapist

Psychologists can help in lots of different ways. Here's three examples.

So, what's the deal with psychologists?

Counselling

Also known as 'therapy', a psychologist is a person who has been trained in the use of evidence-based talking treatments to help people in coping with a whole range of psychological conditions and complex presentations.

Assessment

A psychologist can use a wide range of standardised and semi-structured psychometric tests to determine the extent of a person's presenting problems or to help a person understand more about their own strengths and weaknesses.

Reporting

Psychologists are trained to compose thorough psychological reports to interpret assessment data for a multitude of purposes including educational, occupational, or legal purposes.

CONTACT

Zach is currently seeing private clients at Lilley Place Clinical Psychology in Indooroopilly and at The Long Gallery Psychologists in Moggill, Brisbane. To book an appointment and for information about session fees, visit www.lilleyplace.com.au for Indooroopilly, or www.thelonggallery.com.au for Moggill.

Please note: Zach is unable to provide emergency or crisis support services.

If you require immediate support, please contact emergency services or after hours counselling services, such as:

Police, Fire or Ambulance - 000
Lifeline - 13 11 14
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

In an emergency, always contact 000.

Lilley Place Psychology in Indooroopilly

The Long Gallery Psychologists in Moggill

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