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Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Canberra
Capital Clinical Psychology is a community-based clinical private practice in Canberra, dedicated to enhancing mental health and wellbeing through evidence-based services. Our team of committed professionals provides tailored therapeutic interventions for a range of clinical issues, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. With three accessible locations in O'Connor, Phillip, and Canberra CBD, we offer flexible consulting environments for both individual clients and organisational clients seeking corporate training. Our Clinical Director, Dr Cristian Torres, brings over 20 years of experience in clinical and organisational psychology, complemented by Emily Jacka's expertise in practice management.We specialise in cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed care, and customised corporate mental health programs, while also providing professional supervision for psychologists. Our practitioners operate private practices within our facilities, ensuring a collaborative environment that supports professional excellence and community mental health outcomes.
Services
Clinical Therapy
Corporate Training
Professional Supervision
Psychological Assessments
Crisis Intervention
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical expertise in trauma and mental health treatment
- Our evidence-based therapies are tailored to individual client needs
- We provide custom corporate mental health training programs for organisations
- Three accessible locations across Canberra with private consulting rooms
- Our Clinical Director holds specialist endorsement from the Psychology Board of Australia
Associations and certifications
- Psychology Board of Australia
- Australian Psychological Society
Services
Clinical Therapy
Our evidence-based clinical therapy addresses conditions like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders using cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-informed approaches. We tailor interventions to individual needs, combining techniques like CBT, ACT, and EMDR. Our practitioners help adults, young adults, and teens develop coping strategies and achieve positive mental health outcomes.
Corporate Training
Custom corporate training programs enhance workplace mental health awareness and staff resilience. We deliver workshops on stress management, suicide risk prevention, and trauma response tailored to organisational needs. Our interactive sessions improve team dynamics and promote psychological safety in professional environments across Canberra and beyond.
Professional Supervision
We provide clinical supervision for provisional and registered psychologists seeking professional development or specialist endorsement. Our supervision programs meet Psychology Board of Australia standards, focusing on competency development in assessment, intervention, and ethical practice for psychologists at all career stages.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive assessments identify cognitive, behavioural, and developmental conditions including autism, ADHD, and learning disorders. Our practitioners conduct forensic evaluations and neuropsychological testing to inform treatment plans and support decision-making for individuals and organisations in the Canberra region.
Crisis Intervention
We offer critical incident response and trauma management services for organisations and individuals facing acute mental health crises. Our evidence-based interventions address workplace trauma and provide immediate support pathways through collaboration with emergency mental health services in the Australian Capital Territory.
People
Dr Cristian Torres
Clinical Director
Clinical psychologist with 20+ years' experience in trauma treatment and organisational mental health. Former Chair of the Psychology Board of Australia's ACT Regional Board and adjunct faculty member at the University of Canberra. Specialises in CBT, EMDR, and workplace resilience training.
Emily Jacka
Managing Director
Business leader with psychology and project management qualifications. Oversees clinic operations and practitioner support services. Former Director Strategic Personnel Research at the Department of Defence. Focuses on creating optimal practice environments for psychologists in Canberra.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide therapy for PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and personality disorders using evidence-based approaches like CBT and EMDR. Our services also include psychological assessments and crisis intervention support.
How can organisations access corporate training?
Contact our administration team to discuss custom mental health training programs covering stress management, trauma response, and workplace resilience. We tailor workshops to your organisation's specific needs.
Do you offer emergency mental health support?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we recommend contacting Access Mental Health on 1800 629 354 or Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 for urgent assistance outside business hours.
What are your consulting room locations?
We have three accessible locations in Canberra: O'Connor (5 Sargood St), Phillip (72-74 Townshend St), and CBD (1 Hobart Place). All locations offer private consulting spaces with appropriate facilities.
What professional supervision options exist?
Dr Torres provides clinical supervision for provisional psychologists, clinical registrars, and registered psychologists seeking specialist endorsement. Supervision follows Psychology Board of Australia guidelines and focuses on competency development.
Reviews (3)
Tegan Berger
Jun 18, 2020
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I have had a fantastic experience here, with hardworking staff, who are willing to work with you to see you make positive progress.
K. C.
Nov 15, 2019
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Have been seeing Cristian Torres for quite some time now. Have found him to be professional, experienced, caring, flexible and runs on time. His receptionist is friendly and always helpful (e.g. helping me navigate the complex world of Mental Health Care Plans). Highly recommended!
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Oct 12, 2018
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I was ditched mid-treatment by Alison Christie, told to go back to the GP to find another professional. This after using most of the referral session pool. Also, Alison refused to sign any external forms (e.g. Centrelink) for me while I was seeing her.
