Nenad Bakaj Social Worker

M1 Psychology1/ 16-18 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Loganholme, Queensland, 4129
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Info

Websitewww.m1psychology.com
M1 Psychology 1/ 16-18 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Loganholme, Queensland, 4129
Map for 1/ 16-18 Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd, Loganholme, Queensland, 4129

Overview

Nenad Bakaj is a Brisbane-based clinical counsellor and accredited mental health social worker, with specialist training in psychological assessment and evidence-based therapies, treating depression, anxiety, trauma and complex mental health conditions for all ages – particularly adolescents, young adults, adults and older individuals. Nenad holds tertiary qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work (specialty: Mental Health and Working with Families), Master of Human Services (Rehabilitation Counselling) and Diploma of Applied Science (Community & Human Services). His additional qualifications are in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, Time Line Therapy, Sport & Recreation, and Assessment and Training. An Accredited Mental Health Professional by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Nenad is a registered Medicare provider of counselling under Better Access to Mental Health Care (BAMHC), and Psychological Therapies programs, as well as a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for Queensland.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Master of Human Services (Rehabilitation Counseling), Griffith University
  • Bachelor of Social Work, University of Queensland
  • Diploma of Applied Science (Community & Human Services), Southbank Institute of Technology
  • Mental Health Social Worker Accreditation, Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
  • Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)
  • Certificate IV in Community & Human Services, Southbank Institute of Technology
  • Certificate IV in NLP Coaching

Accreditations

  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)

Certifications

  • Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP)
  • Certified DBT Practitioner (CDBT)

Fees/Services

In-clinic consultation

  • Initial AppointmentA$180.00
  • NDIS-NoGap (Existing Client)A$0.00
  • NDIS-NoGap (New Client)A$0.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (existing clients)A$180.00

Online consultation

  • Initial Appointment (telehealth)A$180.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (telehealth)A$180.00

Phone consultation

  • Initial Appointment (phone)A$180.00
  • Subsequent Appointment (phone)A$180.00

Working Hours

This Week

Tuesday:9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Academic Performance
  • Addictions
  • Alcohol and other drugs addictions (AOD)
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Bullying
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Counselling
  • Divorce/Separation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • General Counselling
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • Mental Illness
  • Personality disorders
  • Physical Abuse
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Stress
  • Suicide
  • Victim of Crime
  • Workplace Bullying
  • Workplace Issues
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Teenagers
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Smoking Cessation

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Men
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Teenagers
  • Women

Languages Spoken

  • Bosnian
  • Croatian
  • English
  • Serbian

Services

  • Mobile service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Online consultations