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​​Yes, clients can switch between face-to-face and online sessions based on their needs and Brydan’s availability and travel plans. This flexibility ensures that you receive the best possible care. However, due to availability, clients who engage in online sessions will be prioritised for F2F appointments over F2F only clients. Most clients commence online, and also enjoy F2F appointments when Brydan is in their country.

​New clients can complete a request form online, and then a 15 minute free introductory meeting online. This helps to make sure we're a good match, and for you to ask any questions you might have. Following this, if you wish to proceed, we can schedule your first appointment. You will receive an email to create a Halaxy profile, our client management system. This is quite simple. You will also receive an intake form, which we ask to complete prior to your first appointment. You will receive email confirmation and a reminder of your appointment, together with a unique link to your online appointment.

Online sessions are conducted through secure video platforms, offering the same level of professionalism and confidentiality as face-to-face sessions. You will need a stable internet connection and a private space for the session. Appointments can be attended on a phone, but tablet, laptop or desktop computer is preferred to minimise distraction and improve engagement. ​We also encourage clients to have water, a pen and notepad available. 

Yes, clients with travel insurance may be able to claim a benefit from their providers, however need to discuss eligibility with their insurance provider. Please contact us prior to scheduling an appointment if you will be relying on insurance.

GlobalMinds Psychology offers a range of therapy types and approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and schema therapy. These approaches are tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals seeking mental health support.

In Australia, registered psychologists are similar to general practitioner (GP) doctors in that they are trained to provide a broad range of services, encompassing counselling, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatment. Like GPs, who handle a diverse set of health issues and may perform basic procedures, psychologists work with various mental health concerns, using their wide-ranging knowledge and skills to support clients with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, and more. This flexibility allows them to meet the unique needs of each client without being confined to one narrow specialty. Just as GPs may have special interests—such as sexual health, travel immunisations, mental health, or men's health—registered psychologists in Australia can also have specific areas of focus within their generalist practice. For instance, Brydan, as a qualified and registered psychologist, is trained to provide counselling treatments in various therapeutic styles like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He is also experienced in conducting clinical assessments, providing diagnoses, and creating reports according to his expertise and client needs. Brydan’s interests are broad and client-focused, reflecting a generalist’s adaptability and holistic approach. His global practice encompasses a focus on support for expats, gender and sexuality diverse clients, individuals dealing with sexual health, trauma, and minority stress. Given his background in criminology, Brydan is also drawn to working with victims, offenders, and individuals associated with the criminal justice system, national security, defense, and public sector roles. This blend of interests showcases the flexibility of a generalist psychologist, capable of addressing a range of issues while developing deeper expertise in select areas. In the Australian psychology field, those wishing to specialise further can obtain endorsements in areas like clinical, forensic, health, neuropsychology, or educational psychology. This is akin to how GPs may decide to specialise formally in areas such as psychiatry (mental health), oncology (cancer), pediatrics (children’s health), or surgery. These endorsements require additional postgraduate qualifications and supervised practice, equipping psychologists with advanced skills in their chosen specialty. Generalist psychologists do not need endorsement to work in these fields, but do need endorsement to call themselves 'clinical' or 'forensic' psychologists, etc., as these are protected titles and have different legal implications. In contrast, some countries categorise psychologists more rigidly, dividing them into specific types (e.g., clinical or counseling psychologists) with limited recognition of generalist psychologists’ diverse skills. This system can sometimes overlook the comprehensive training that generalists undergo, which allows them to handle both counselling and clinical work and offer broad-based support, much like a GP would in the healthcare field. Further, generalist psychologists in Australia, may be referred to as clinical or counselling psychologists in other countries, based on the type of work they actually do, not their qualifications and formal endorsements.

GlobalMinds Psychology follows the guidelines set by the Australian Psychological Society to ensure client confidentiality and privacy. These guidelines include maintaining strict confidentiality of client information, obtaining informed consent for sharing information, and implementing secure data storage and communication practices. Clients can trust that their privacy is protected according to professional standards.