BA (Psych), MA (Psych)
Peter has over three decades of experience as a psychologist, including as an NDIS-accredited practitioner. He works with patients from diverse backgrounds, ranging from school-aged children to older adults. He treats those with varying abilities, psycho-social histories, and cultural backgrounds. He has experience working with LGBTIQ+ individuals, young people, individuals in transition, and older individuals adjusting to major life changes.
Over the last 10 years, Peter has honed his expertise in helping patients with reactive and chronic presentations, and those with treatment resistant diagnosis with the aim to enhance their psychological, social, and emotional function. He has years of experience in Next Step treatment options including TMS.
His specific areas of interest involve patients who have experienced a significant life-changing event, such as cancer, heart attack and stroke, chronic illness, chronic pain, or loss of social or physical function.
Peter also has developed clinical experience in mitigating the long-term impact of social disadvantage, family and childhood violence, disability, post-traumatic stress disorder, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Peter is an accredited Gottman relationship practitioner, providing counselling for couples and families to address relationship breakdowns, loss, and grief. For children experiencing social or emotional developmental issues, he is able to provide tools and techniques for both the child and their parents to overcome these hurdles.
With many years of experience working with a range of disabilities, learning issues, psychosocial challenges, and mental illness, Peter recognises that mental health and wellbeing is a lifelong journey. His approach is based on building a trusting relationship with his patients, and offering developmentally and culturally appropriate support.
Peter is also part of the multidisciplinary team at the Brellah Weight Loss Clinic, where he provides psychological support for patients undergoing weight loss therapies.
Peter enjoys gardening, reading, and is the doting dog dad of Elsie, his fifth rescue Jack Russell terrier.
Peter provides in-person care at our Caringbah & Southwest location. He is also available for telehealth appointments across the Brellah network.
Looking for a psychologist in Caringbah & Southwest? Book your appointment with Peter Seligman now.
