Riya Jose
Registered Psychologist - face-to-faceRiya is a registered psychologist dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to make meaningful changes. She integrates evidence-based techniques from various modalities, tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s goals and needs.
Riya has been practicing as a registered psychologist in various settings, including private practice, hospitals, community GP clinics, university settings, occupational rehabilitation and domestic violence family units with the ACT government.
With expertise in psychological formulation and treatment planning, Riya specialises in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and has additional training in Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and and Interpersonal Therapy. She has also completed EMDR Level 2 training, equipping her to support clients with complex trauma, PTSD, chronic depression, and life transitions.
Riya is member of EMDR Association of Australia and currently working towards EMDR accreditation. She is trained in the Unified Protocol, a transdiagnostic approach for emotional disorders, and has completed Level 2 training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).
Passionate about working with adolescents and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, Riya helps clients build self-awareness, resilience, and emotional well-being through insight-oriented exploration, skill-building, and experiential techniques.
"I am here now, accepting the way I feel and noticing my thoughts while doing what I care about."
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a psychotherapy approach that helps individuals accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to change them. ACT focuses on embracing emotions, distancing from unhelpful thoughts, and being present in the moment. It also emphasises identifying personal values and committing to actions aligned with those values.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours to improve emotional wellbeing. It involves identifying and challenging distorted thoughts, implementing strategies to alter harmful behaviours, and developing practical problem-solving skills.
Schema Therapy is an approach designed to address deep-seated emotional patterns and maladaptive schemas formed early in life. It combines cognitive, behavioural, and experiential techniques to help individuals understand and change these broad, pervasive patterns that affect their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Schema Therapy aims to modify deeply ingrained patterns that impact relationships and self-perception.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps people manage intense emotions and improve coping skills. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder, it's now used for various mental health issues. DBT focuses on mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and is effective in reducing self-harm and emotional instability.
Is an evidence-based therapy that targets the connection between mood and interpersonal relationships. It focuses on improving communication, addressing unresolved grief, and strengthening social support networks, making it particularly effective for depression and anxiety.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasises processing and transforming emotions to improve mental health. It helps individuals become more aware of their emotions, understand their impact, and manage them constructively through techniques like role-playing and imagery.