Mr Leo Finnegan is a registered clinical psychologist, group analyst and psychotherapist.
Formerly held positions with the health service at basic grade and senior psychologist levels where he worked with children, adolescents and adults.
Has practical knowledge and experience of a broad spectrum of psychological assessment and therapy methods for clinical, neuropsychological and learning/educational difficulties.
Provides brief and longer-term intensive mental health care (psychological therapy). A Reduced Fee Scheme can be offered to some Adults attending intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Has conducted accredited individual and group therapy theory and practice seminars, clinical seminars, teaching and supervision for professionals in training and presented papers at international conferences.
Range of professional interests and practical knowledge includes:
Psychoanalysis and its applications.
Positive psychology and its applications.
Mental skills teaching to enhance emotional resiliency and social skills development in children and youth to cope with challenging situations and/or feelings of fear, worry and depression.
Sport and exercise psychology; mental skills in sport performance.