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      <image:title>About - Dr Rachel Briggs</image:title>
      <image:caption>Clinical Psychologist Bachelor of Psychology Bachelor of Science (Honours - 1st class) Master of Science Doctor of Clinical Psychology Member of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists AHPRA Registration: PSY0001345992 Medicare Provider Number: 4754416K Dr Rachel Briggs is the founding director of Arise Health &amp; Wellness. With a background in community health, acute-care, private health-care, rehabilitation and academic settings, Rachel's specialist area of expertise is working with children and their families across a range of presentations including anxiety, low mood, emotion dysregulation, anger management, trauma, issues of attachment as well learning and behavioural difficulties. Rachel has a Master of Science by research in the area of paediatric neuropsychological rehabilitation meaning she brings a unique knowledge and experience in neuropsychological testing alongside her doctorate and extensive experience in clinical psychology. Rachel is a kind and authentic therapist who believes that the therapeutic relationship is at the centre of positive change and healing for her clients. She is highly empathic, warm and caring.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Jessica Gostelow</image:title>
      <image:caption>Registered Psychologist Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) AHPRA Registration: PSY02256975 Medicare Provider Number: 6087514W Jessica is a Registered Psychologist with experience providing diagnostic assessments with individuals of all ages. She has a special passion for providing therapies to individuals in their late teens and early adulthood. Jessica has worked with clients involving a broad spectrum of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem, and adjustment following changes or adversities. She uses her experience in private practice, not-for-profit and occupational rehabilitation settings to formulate joint individualized care plans. Jessica is eclectic in her treatment approach, however, predominantly utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Jessica is passionate about creating a non-judgemental space where individuals can verbalise their struggles, connect with their values, and learn ways to enrich their life. She is an accredited provider with Victims of Crime and a registered Medicare provider.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>About - Vira Rubenstein</image:title>
      <image:caption>Practice Manager / Admin A behavioural clinician in the disability sector, Vira is an advocate for holistic, person-centred care. She has direct experience working with children with serious illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other conditions in addressing their needs within education and home. In addition to this clinical experience, she has held teaching, research and administrative roles within Behaviour Management, Counselling and Clinical Neuroscience disciplines. Vira has a strong dedication to serving people with limited opportunities, advocating for their needs within the wider community, assisting them to create strong identities, and contributing to positive family relationships. Vira is gifted in administration and business organisational skills and provides Arise Health &amp; Wellness with professional and highly skilled administration support. You will find Vira to be authentic and caring in her approach to clients and dedicated to delivering high quality work.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Treatments</image:title>
      <image:caption>Arise Health &amp; Wellness offers evidence-based, personalised and highly-skilled psychological therapies for adults, children and families. Our treatments can be offered at one of our two sites in the Hunter New England district or through specialist online platforms.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Diagnostic Assessments</image:title>
      <image:caption>At Arise Health &amp; Wellness we provide comprehensive diagnostic assessments with children and adults across a number of clinical presentations. This includes intellectual/cognitive testing, learning and memory assessments, Autism/ADHD, as well as mental health.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - About</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dr Rachel Briggs is the founding director of Arise Health &amp; Wellness where we strive to provide specialised, clinical psychological services to adults, children and families. We believe that every person has a unique purpose in this world and we aim to help people to connect with that and to reach their full potential.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>At Arise Health &amp; Wellness, we offer specialised workshops for your business, school or workplace. Depending on the needs of your organisation, we can tailor our workshops to meet the individuals’ and organisation’s needs. Workshops can cover a variety of topics from: - mental well-being, - values-based goal setting, - personal strengths and personality, - effective communication and interpersonal skills, and/or - learning</image:caption>
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