Mr Peter Marcon Psychologist

Psychologist – Assoc MAPS Postgrad. Dip. Psych, BSc (Psych), B.Ed, Dip. Teach (Primary) Peter has many years’ experience supporting children, adolescents and families across Brisbane and rural Queensland. Before practicing Psychology, Peter’s roles included Primary Teacher, Teaching Principal, Behaviour Support Teacher, Special Education Teacher and Developmental Guidance Officer. Peter is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Peter is an endorsed provider of psychological services through Medicare, and provides psychological services to NDIS recipients. Peter is passionate about helping children and families to develop resilience by learning to cope with and manage life challenges such as anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bullying, grief, impulse control, school issues, life transitions, goal setting, and family change. His approach to intervention is tailored to the individual and is strengths based. Peter utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Method of Levels and Mindfulness techniques, depending on client age, needs and goals. When working with younger children, Peter uses play-based approaches to ensure a positive rapport is established and meaningful engagement is maintained. Children have fun as part of therapy. Peter has a love of sports, music, health and fitness, the beach, and food from around the globe.