Dr Brendon Dellar Psychologist

Dr Brendon Dellar is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP) and a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology & Law (ANZAPPL). He teaches trainee Clinical Psychologists studying at a Masters and Doctoral level in the area of Psychological Assessment and report writing as well as Addictions and Neuropsychology. A/Prof Dellar has worked extensively in the area of treating Addictive Behaviours, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, and complex Bereavement (where individuals may experience co-morbid grief reactions as well as traumatic anxiety). His main area of clinical interest is in trauma with co-morbid conditions such as alcohol & drug dependency, grief and depression. He has been involved as a consultant for agencies involved in addictions and traumatic grief. One main interest is the use of illicit drugs in high functioning individuals (e.g., professionals) as well as the abuse of prescription medications in these populations. This extends to drug abuse and dependency in professional sports. Other special interests include • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder • Major Depressive Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia A/Prof Dellar’s current role is as the Director of Cygnet Clinic, a large centre for psychological assessment and treatment. Cygnet Clinic is among the largest private clinics in Western Australia and undertakes a variety of work including Workers‘ Compensation and Rehabilitation, Better Access to Mental Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and assessment through Criminal Injuries Compensation.