Mr John Cornwell has current client availability (Mon and Tue).

 John is currently a provisional psychologist, completing his Master of Professional Psychology

at Southern Cross University (SCU), and has been working full-time as a disability support

worker for the past six years. This has provided him with valuable insights into the diverse

needs of those with a physical, developmental, or psychosocial disability.

John is Maori, made in Wellington New Zealand, and grew up to respect all peoples and their

cultural and religious values and beliefs. He is now an Australian citizen, living and working

here for the past few decades, and completing his psychology studies.

John is also a NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) Provider, and his previous roles

working as a Disability Support Worker (DSW) has given him experience in working with

adults with range of physical, developmental, and psychosocial challenges. He has provided group

support in recreational and community inclusion activities, as well as one-on-one support to

low-functioning, higher-needs clients. As an SIL provider this has included facilitation and

mentoring of other support workers to deliver bespoke solutions for clients.

 John's previous business and employee experience has prepared him well for the role of a

provisional psychologist, and he looks forward to making a positive contribution to all peoples

across the lifespan in our community.

Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours,

Southern Cross University (Dec 2024)

Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Adelaide University (2021- 2023)

Bachelor of Psychological Science, Griffith University (2016 - 2021)

Currently:

Master of Professional Psychology, Southern Cross University

As an aspiring client-centred practitioner, John is non-judgmental and will work, within a variety of evidence-based approaches to best suit each clients’ unique needs. Initially, John will be working collaboratively, with young children and adults.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Psychoeducation

Supportive Counselling

John is being provided with daily clinical supervision by Dr Rachael Sarah Haynes, Registered Psychologist.

John is a member of the following organisations:

• Registered as a Provisional Psychologist with the Australian Board of Psychology and AHPRA.
• Currently enrolled on the Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) at Southern Cross University.
• Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
• Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.

John holds professional certifications as a Provisional Psychologist in the following:

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Blue Card Working with Children.
• Yellow Card Working with Disability Support.
• Individual and Company Professional and Public Liability Insurance.
• WorkCover Qld Insurance - In process.

John has undertaken psychological research studies into:

• Disability Support Worker's Self Care.
• Stress and Psychological Wellbeing.