About Arthur

My own journey

Moving to Australia was a difficult adjustment for myself and my family, after living in both the Philippines and USA. It became important to me to advocate for mental health wellbeing, reduce the social stigma of help-seeking (particularly amongst migrant communities), and empower individuals during their most challenging times. So I began my psychology training over a decade ago, but took a break and worked across various industries in professional roles focused on customer, client, and student services. While these roles weren't directly in psychology, they deepened my understanding of human interactions. It was during COVID-19 that I realised I needed to return to my passions in helping others navigate difficulties, leading me to complete my postgraduate training in psychology.

Since 2022, I’ve practiced as a registered psychologist in public and community health settings, as well as in private clinics, enhancing my competencies and skills. In addition to formal training, I have a diverse professional and lived experiences that shape my approach to understanding the complexities of human cognition, behaviour, and relationships. My role is to support and guide you toward your therapeutic goals—helping you cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and live a more fulfilling life. And if you have a preferred language, I'm also fluent in Tagalog and conversational Spanish.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Master of Clinical Psychology (MClinPsych)

• Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)(Honours)

• AHPRA-registered psychologist with clinical endorsement: PSY0002474453

• Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA)

• ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP)

Interests & Therapeutic Areas

• Anxiety (panic, phobias, social anxiety)

• Trauma and stress (acute, complex, PTSD)

• Men's health (parenting, mental, work, body image)

• Depression and mood-related issues

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (post-diagnosis):

  • Memory, attention, learning difficulties

  • Perception, information processing

  • Executive functioning difficulties

• Addiction (alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc.)

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Grief and life adjustments

• Relationships and interpersonal issues

• Self-esteem, self-confidence, perfectionism

• Sexuality, sex, and psychosexual issues

• Racial and cultural identity concerns

• LGBTQIA-related concerns

Evidence-Based Approaches

• Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

• Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)

• Schema therapy

• Emotions-focused therapy (EFT)

• Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

• Interpersonal psychodynamic therapy (IPT)

• Attachment-based and trauma-informed

• Strengths-based approach/psychosocial model

• Information processing model/cognitive theory

It's important that your psychologist utilises evidence-based treatments. Find out more here:

Australian Psychological Society (APS). 2024. Evidence-based psychological interventions in the treatment of mental health disorders: A literature review (5th Ed). Australian Psychological Society.

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