Our Approach
We at the Jarrah Tree Practice have a special interest in recurrent mood and anxiety issues, and work predominantly from a Schema Therapy perspective. In practice, we see individuals with a broad range of concerns and tailor our approach accordingly.
Schema therapy is an emotion-focused therapy with an established evidence base for a number of conditions including trauma, personality disorders and chronic depression. As such, it may be particularly suitable for individuals for whom traditional CBT approaches have not resulted in sustained improvements.
Schema Therapy seeks to understand how an individual's current problems relate to core beliefs and early life experiences. Very often these links are unconscious. Understanding and healing these “emotional scars” from the past can be a powerful part of the therapeutic process. Click here to learn more about Schema Therapy.
While we are very passionate about Schema Therapy, we are also trained and well-versed in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. All of these approaches have been scientifically proven and have something profound to offer in the right context.
Our People
Principal Clinical Psychologist | Martin Wieczorek
Martin Wieczorek is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist, board-approved supervisor and founder of The Jarrah Tree Practice. He has a special interest in the treatment of recurrent mood and anxiety issues drawing heavily upon evidence-based techniques grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy.
Martin has gained a diverse range of clinical experience working with some of the most highly respected mental health departments in Sydney, including Consultation Liaison Psychiatry at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Therapy and Recovery Service at Fairfield Liverpool Community Mental Health, the University of Sydney Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic, the Youth Cancer Service at Prince of Wales and Sydney Childrens Hospitals, as well as clinical experience in inpatient psychiatric units and private practice. He has treated individuals with chronic and severe mental health difficulties on a long-term basis and has worked with individuals of varying ages, suffering from a range of conditions including mood, anxiety, psychotic and personality disorders.
Martin has also a guest lecturered for the Clinical Psychology Masters Program at the University of New South Wales, and has facilitated training workshops for NSW problem gambling counsellors, as well as contributing to government and academic research reports and developing self-help resources for the Responsible Gambling Fund.
Medicare Provider
Under the Medicare Benefits Schedule, Martin can provide psychological services to individuals referred by their General Practitioner.
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Martin is registered with The Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency’s Psychology Board of Australia (PSY0001890648). He holds a practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
Professional memberships
Martin is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA), a national professional body that represents registered psychologists with a practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
Martin holds the below tertiary qualifications:
Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology from The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Jazz Performance from the Western Australia Academy of Performing Arts