Welcome to EskPsych
At EskPsych, we offer:
Individualised Assessment and Treatment
Face-to-Face and telehealth services on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays (and some Saturdays) Appointments are available from 8:00am to 6:00pm
Compassion and Support
Compassionate and approachable professionals who deliver services in alignment with the best available evidence
A safe space
Practitioners work within a trauma-informed framework to ensure your safety.
We specialise in:
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings while committing to actions aligned with their values. It emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and behavior change to promote psychological flexibility and improve overall well-being.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It helps individuals understand how thoughts influence feelings and actions, offering practical strategies to challenge and reframe unhelpful beliefs. CBT aims to alleviate distress and promote healthier coping skills for long-term well-being.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines cognitive and behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. It helps individuals manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and develop coping skills. DBT emphasizes acceptance of oneself while striving for change, offering strategies to balance acceptance and change for effective emotional regulation and personal growth.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with attachment theory and psychodynamic concepts. It focuses on identifying and changing deeply ingrained, maladaptive patterns or schemas. Through empathetic exploration and experiential techniques, it aims to heal emotional wounds, promote self-awareness, and foster healthier relational patterns for lasting emotional well-being.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy cultivates present moment awareness through meditation and mindfulness practices. It helps individuals observe thoughts and emotions without judgment, fostering self-compassion and reducing stress. By cultivating mindfulness, it enhances emotional regulation, resilience, and overall well-being, promoting a deeper connection with oneself and others.
Our Team
Meet the team here at EskPsych.
We also offer several telehealth psychologists. Please give us a call for more information.
Dr Vikki Knott
Director & Clinical Psychologist
About Vikki
Therapeutic Approaches
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Therapy
Areas of Practice
- Anxiety Disorders (general, social, panic)
- Depressive and Mood Disorders
- Adjustment Disorders including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma
- Work stress/injury
- Personality Disorders
- Existential Concerns
- Grief & loss
Qualifications
Dr Knott holds an Adjunct position as an Associate Professor (Psychology) at the Australian College of Applied Professions. She remains an active researcher and continues to supervise research predominantly in the areas of psycho-oncology and telepsychology. Dr Knott is a member of the Australian Telepsychology Collaboration and the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Clients
Ages 14 years and older
Availability
- Tuesdays
- Fridays
- Fortnightly Saturdays
Sorrel Graham
Clinical Psychologist
About Sorrel
Sorrel is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in treating young adults and adults facing a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety and mood disorders, personality disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sorrel has a particular interest in trauma recovery and works closely with individuals to help them process their experiences and achieve post-traumatic growth. By equipping clients with tools to manage symptoms, Sorrel supports them in regaining a sense of strength, resilience, and empowerment.
Sorrel’s approach centers on creating an environment built on connection, authenticity, and compassion—qualities that foster a therapeutic relationship where clients can explore their experiences, develop self-awareness, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Specialisations
- Anxiety & Stress Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Personality Disorders and Emotion Dysregulation
- Trauma Recovery & Post-Traumatic Growth
- Cognitive & Behavioural Change
- Personal Growth & Self-Awareness
- Tailored Treatment Plans for Diverse Client Needs
Therapeutic Approach
Sorrel is committed to providing tailored, evidence-based treatment to meet the unique needs of each client. Her therapeutic work draws from a variety of approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy (Polyvagal, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Attachment Therapy)
By integrating these evidence-based practices, Sorrel empowers clients to break free from maladaptive coping strategies, foster healthier thinking patterns, and develop the emotional resilience needed for lasting healing.
Availability
Sorrel offers telehealth sessions only, ensuring flexibility and convenience for her clients.
Steven Downie
Clinical Psychologist
About Steven
Steven is a clinical psychologist who works with all things mental health and life related. Areas of experience include obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma treatment of various kinds, sex, relatinship difficulties, grief, and all diagnosable mental health disorders.
He tries to create an open space where you can share whatever you need, regardless of how awkward it might be to talk to others about.
He lives in Logan with his wife and 3 children. Steven is happy to work from a Christian perspective where directly asked, but this is always on request of the individual.
*Steven does not provide cognitive assessments or legal reports.
Therapeutic Approaches
Steven generally folows what’s considered an ‘eclectic’ approach – where he uses parts from many different therapy styles as helpful in the session. He is trained in the following and can provide specific therapy approaches on request.
- Therapeutic Lifestyle Change Model (TLC)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
Areas of Practice
- Relationship issues
- Grief and loss
- Life Stage Change
- Existential Issues
- Mental Health Disorders (Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD/CPTSD, etc)
- Coping with Medical Diagnosis
- Chronic Pain Management
- Sexual dysfunction
- Drugs and Addiction
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Clients
Works generally with adults, but can work with children depending on presentation.
Availability
Tuesday fortnightly.
Tanya Swift
Psychologist
About Tanya
As a frontline responder, a veteran, or as an individual experiencing trauma, a victim of crime, or suffering suicidal ideation, I have a unique set of skills and insight that you may find helpful. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I was an Australian Federal Police officer, for 31 years. I worked alongside Queensland Police, other police services across the world, ambulance services, firies, and our Defence personnel in Afghanistan.
I was a nurse prior to joining the AFP. I was driven to psychology through my role as a police negotiator and through witnessing the adverse impact of what we do on too many and their mental health.
Therapeutic Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR, gaining full membership with EMDRAA)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Compassioned Focused Therapy
- Utilises aspects of Solutions Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness
Areas of Practice
As a result of the journey outlined above, my desire was to train and specialise in assisting front-line workers (police, ambulance, nurses, doctors, firies), members of our defence force (civilian and serving), victims of crime, or anyone who is burdened with carrying the heavy scars of trauma. I also work extensively with those suffering from Depressive, Anxious, Panic, Stress, PTSD, C-PTSD, ADHD, Autism, FASD, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, Psychosis, and Bipolar symptoms; workcover clients, NDIS, and with the QPS Self Refer Program.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science Honours Psychology (BScH Pysch) First Class
Clients
- Adults
Availability
- Monday (Telehealth)
- Fridays (Esk Psych)
- Saturdays (Esk Psych)
Meet
Dr Vikki Knott.
Ruby & Ezra
Our beautiful therapy dogs are available, upon request, to attend your appointment.
Psychological assessments
At EskPsych, it is our mission to provide quality services, in a timely and accessible manner.
We offer a variety of assessments such as needed for your education, career and mental health. To book in for an assessment, or if you are unsure whether or not an assessment is suitable for you, please contact us.
What is an assessment?
An assessment typically involves the conduct of a clinical interview (initial interview to determine nature of concerns or purpose of assessment), followed by administration of a purposively selected test battery which is administered by one of our psychologists. These assessments are generally completed by the psychologist and client in-person; however, some assessments may require input from family members, teachers, support workers and others.
Why should i do an assessment?
An assessment is useful for a variety of reasons. Assessments can be relatively brief and may serve to inform treatment plans for therapy. In other situations, such as an educational assessment, assessments may be more complex and will require the administration of several tests. For example, typically an educational assessment includes tests of ability as well as achievement.
To determine the assessments required, an initial interview with the client (and parent for child clients) will be conducted in order to tailor the assessment requirements to the individual’s needs.
After the assessment(s) is completed, psychologists score and interpret results and write a report which provides an overview of findings along with recommendations. A feedback session is held in order to convey the results in an understandable manner.
How much do assessments cost?
The cost of assessment depends on which assessment you require, and the length of time taken to complete it. As each assessment is tailored to unique needs, an individualised quote is provided following the initial clinical interview when individual needs are assessed.
Assessments are not eligible for rebates. For some assessments or reports, we may able to offer a payment arrangement, such as pay-as-you-go. In all instances, we require the full balance of the assessment to be paid before we release the report.
Please contact us for further information.
