Our Team
Meet our dedicated teamof professionals
Meet our dedicated team of professionals
Alice Saver
Generalist Psychologist & Business Owner Physical Mind Co Bendigo
As a secondary school teacher with 25 years of experience, I have always been interested in human behaviour and why some people faced with adversity are resilient and can cope while others become dysfunctional.
I completed a Masters in Educational & Developmental Psychology in 2013 and commenced private practise “Physical Mind Co Bendigo” in March 2018. In September 2018 I was endorsed as an AHPRA approved supervisor which enables me to supervise provisional psychologists.
I have worked with individuals and families and have had experience working with children as young as 3 yrs old and adults to 85 yrs of age. It is highly recommended that when I see children and adolescents that I am able to work with parents or any other family member or significant other. Social support networks are crucial for long term positive changes to people’s lives.
My psychological approach is based on clinical and humanistic principles such as case formulation, client centred, unconditional positive regard and strength-based practices from positive psychology. Clients are encouraged to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs through practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution focused therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Schema Therapy (ST).
My specialities areas include complex trauma, grief and loss, sexuality and gender identity, family and couples conflict resolution, pain management, parenting advice related to challenging behaviours, navigating life after life threatening illnesses such as cancer, exploring purpose of life, death and spirituality.
My goal is always to seek the underlying cause of a person’s distress rather than just treat the symptoms. Depression symptoms can be masked by grief, loss or trauma.
There is also a significant correlation between physical and emotional pain. Using techniques as part of emotion focused therapy, EMDR and schema therapy in treating emotional pain can alleviate and heal physical pain.
Jan Cadman
Mental Health Accredited Social Worker
I am a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with 27 years’ experience in the profession.
I have a background in Social Services Case Management, assisting those with disabilities and their carers.
For many years I have counselled and supported Youth and Adults within the income support arena. I have extensive knowledge of Local Support Services and have developed strong networks in the Bendigo Region.
I have particular expertise in working with people who have experienced Domestic Violence and or Family Violence. I have skills in working with people who are venerable as a result of mental illness, depression, anxiety, traumatic experiences in life, family breakdown, marital separation, grief & loss, substance abuse, workplace issues and life transitions.
I also have experience in assisting with anger management, diversity and gender identity.
Along with being open and approachable my wealth of life experience enables me to relate to a wide range of people. I value developing relationships and meeting individual’s needs, doing so through a multitude of modalities/therapies including: CBT, EFT, Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems and Mindfulness.
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