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Brydan Xavier

About Brydan

PSYCHOLOGIST

M ProfPsych, GradCert Psych (Pre-Prac), B Crim, M IntelAnalys

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Brydan (He/Him/Anh/Mader) is an Australian registered psychologist with a diverse background, including extensive experience as a criminologist and university lecturer academic.

 

With a rich history of living and working overseas, Brydan brings a global perspective to his practice. He employs an eclectic therapeutic style, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

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Brydan is dedicated to creating a stigma-free, affirming, and inclusive environment for all his clients. He is continually learning and is passionate about making mental health services more accessible to at-risk and marginalised populations.

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Brydan has a keen interest in minority stress and its impact on people with intersectional minority identities. He is committed to supporting individuals with experiences of different forms of trauma, sexual health and intimacy issues, and the unique difficulties faced by expatriates. Additionally, Brydan works with law enforcement, first responders, defence force, and national security professionals, addressing their specific mental health needs.

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As a member of the LGBT community, Brydan is particularly focused on supporting LGBT individuals. In Australia, he works with adults, those in rural and regional areas, and the LGBT community. His practice is based in Australia, but he travels regularly to Vietnam and other Asian countries to provide in-person support, complemented by online therapy and consultations.​

Therapeutic Approach

Brydan believes in the power of empathy, respect, and collaboration in the therapeutic process. He works closely with his clients to build resilience, promote self-awareness, and develop the skills necessary for managing mental health effectively.

 

Brydan's approach is client-centered, ensuring that each individual's unique needs and experiences are at the forefront of their treatment.​ He is:

 

  • person-centred

  • inclusive

  • gender-affirming

  • HIV / STI friendly

  • trauma-informed

  • neurodiversity affirming

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He has an eclectic therapeutic style using a variety of evidence-based treatments including:

 

  • Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT)

  • Eye-Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR 1.0 & 2.0)

  • Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Psychoanalytic and psychodynamic

  • Mindfulness

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Qualifications

Brydan is passionate about on-going and life-long personal and professional development. He is a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). He is also a member of:

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  • Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

  • Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAAPi).

  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

  • ​Australian Professional Association for Transgender Health (AUSPath)

  • Asian Professional Association for Transgender Health (ASIAPATH) ​

  • American Psychological Association (International Associate Member)

    • Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity

    • Division 52: International Psychology

  • ​LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

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Qualifications and Training:

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Brydan has a background in psychology, criminology, and academia. He has the following degrees:

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  • Master of Professional Psychology - Deakin University

  • Graduate Certificate of Psychology (Pre-Practice) Deakin University

  • Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis) - Charles Sturt University

  • Bachelor of Criminology - Deakin University​

 

Brydan has also completed professional development in the following areas: 

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  • Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (1.0 + Advanced)

  • Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (2.0)

  • Worldwide Professional Assotiation of Transgender Health (WPATH) GEI Foundations Course

  • Assessment, Formulation and Treatment Planning for PTSD

  • Sexual Health and Intimacy Psychology 

  • Circuit Breaker Facilitator Training (Men's Behaviour Change) 

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Eating Disorders 

  • Family Violence  

  • Solutions Focused Therapy (SFT)​​​​

  • Transgender Health Care

Brydan's Interests

​Brydan works with adult-aged clients individually and in groups. He does not provide couples therapy. His mental health interests include:

 

  • emotion regulation difficulties

  • anxiety and panic

  • mood disorders (e.g. depression and bipolar disorder)

  • personality disorders

  • chronic pain

  • trauma - complex and Post-Traumatic Stress (cPTSD/PTSD), and identity-based trauma / minority stress.

  • victims of crime and offenders

  • sexual health and intimacy problems

  • sexuality and gender concerns (including WPATH Assessments)

  • relationship and family issues

  • role transitions and adjustment

  • stress management

  • work and study issues

  • eating and body image disorders

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While Brydan is not an ADHD or ASD expert, many of his past and current clients identify as neuro-diverse.   

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