Mr Mark Taylor

Psychologist

“Psychologist, with a Masters in Clinical Psycholgoy | Member of the APS | private offices in Turner, Canberra | MCBT practitioner”

About Me

In private offices in Turner, Canberra, this psychologist supports individuals navigating life's complexities. Through Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT), clients cultivate new ways of relating to difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions offer practical mindfulness practices, fostering lasting emotional resilience. This approach suits those experiencing stress, anxiety, or seeking deeper self-awareness and inner calm.

Approach

Sessions in Turner begin with slowing the pace so we can notice what’s happening in thought, body and behaviour, then translate those observations into doable steps between appointments. I guide short, experiential exercises during the session—breathing anchors, brief behavioural experiments, or structured reflections—and we review what worked, what was hard, and why. For adolescents and families this often means clear, task-focused practice plus gentle scaffolding; for assessments it becomes collaborative hypothesis-testing. People coping with mood shifts, anger or developmental differences often find this steady, practical focus helpful.

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Basic Information

Canberra, Australia

Services

Services Offered:

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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

Works With:

•Adolescents
•Children
•Couples
•Elderly
•Families
•Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Professional Title:

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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Service Area

Thrive Therapies

In-person

Turner

Canberra, ACT

Australia