Contact us at clinic@drjcliv.com or 0423 215 932.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that focuses on changing negative patterns of thinking and behavior. At Dr John Livingston, we offer CBT as one of our many therapy approaches.

Psychologists hold a doctoral degree in psychology and provide therapy and counseling services. Psychiatrists hold a medical degree and are trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders with medications, in addition to providing therapy.

• Mental Health Treatment Plans
• GP Chronic Disease Management Plans
• DVA
• Private Referrals
• NDIA Therapy Referrals

• Behaviour modification and cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Substance misuse and addictions
• Culturally sensitive counselling
• Chronic disease management
• Military and defence issues
• Police and security issues
• Mood disorders
• Depression and anxiety
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
• Childhood abuse.
• Sexual assault counselling
• Pregnancy counselling
• Corporate psychology
• ADHD behaviour management
• Autism spectrum behaviour management 
• Mood disorders
• Reactive attachment disorder
• Relationship issues
• Delivery of a vast array of psychological programs

Emergent and crisis referrals – We are unable to provide emergent and crisis interventions, and do not offer the necessary 24hour crisis intervention required for appropriate and responsible treatment of these patients. 

Such patients are more appropriately referred to the Townsville University Hospital, Acute Care Team or other emergency crisis services.

Significant psychiatric referrals –  I am unable to offer the capacities of coverage to effectively or responsibly deal with such cases, and such cases should be referred to the appropriate agencies.

Assessments and reports for Parole, Court, Sex Offender treatment, etc – I am unable to provide these services under Medicare, and consequently as a we are a bulk billing practice, we do not provide these services under any circumstances.

Work Cover and Income Protection Claims

Medico-legal and Insurance Claim referrals - I am unable to provide these services under Medicare, and consequently as a we are a bulk billing practice, we do not provide these services under any circumstances.

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Assessments – Assessments for eligibility for NDIA and capacity assessments, positive behaviour support plans, etc are not covered under Medicare and require specialised instruments to complete. Subsequently, whilst we may contribute to these assessments and/or provide conjoint treatment, we are unable to provide these assessments.

**** Cases fitting the above criteria, or who do not fit the current scope of Service, will be referred back to the referring GP ****

We understand that life can get in the way of scheduled appointments. We ask that you provide us with at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Otherwise, you may be charged a cancellation fee.