Mario Virgili

About Mario:

Mario is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in private practice, hospital-based and community mental health, workplace mental health, and organisational consultancy. Mario draws on a wide range of evidence-based psychological treatment approaches and has experience in the areas of anxiety and mood disorders, traumatic stress, psychological issues of later life, and stress and pain management. Mario’s main interest is helping people learn concepts and skills to better manage psychological issues and to build habits that create greater levels of well-being, effectiveness, and satisfaction in their lives.

Education and Training:

  • Bachelor of Science (Honours Degree in Psychology), University of Adelaide, 1989

  • Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical), University of Adelaide, 1993

  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis, Australian Society of Clinical Hypnosis, 1994

  • Diploma in Business (Management), Royal Adelaide Hospital, 2004

  • Certificate IV in  Assessment and Workplace Training, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 2005

  • AHPRA Registered Psychologist (Endorsement Area of Practice – Clinical Psychology)

  • AHPRA Board-approved Supervisor (principal and secondary supervisor – Clinical Psychology)

  • Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists

Approach to Therapy:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Schema Mode Therapy

  • Positive Psychology Coaching

Areas of Expertise:

  • Anxiety Disorders: Assessment and treatment of anxiety, worry, social anxiety, and panic.

  • Traumatic Stress: Assessment and treatment of PTSD and trauma-related issues.

  • Mood Disorders: Assessment and treatment of depression, low mood, and grief.

  • Mental Health Issues of Later Life: Assisting in the management of issues associated with aging and later life.

  • Stress Management: Developing skills for managing stress, burnout and life challenges effectively and improving well-being.

  • Emotional Health: The use of psychological methods for better managing anger, frustration, guilt, shame, and dissatisfaction and enhancing emotional awareness for improved well-being and personal effectiveness.

  • Workplace Mental Health: Assisting in the management of work-related mental health issues for greater well-being and effectiveness at work.

  • Pain Management: Utilizing psychological techniques to alleviate and cope with pain.

  • Positive Psychology Coaching: Strategies for enhancing personal growth, self-understanding, personal effectiveness, and well-being.

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