Our thoughts create actions, reactions and alter biochemistry in our bodies – it’s not to be underestimated!
Our caring and professional Psychologists can assist in providing a clearer understanding and an unbiased perspective on issues that can be difficult to deal with alone. We understand that the needs of each person are unique and that each journey is different.
The atmosphere at Medical on Miami is friendly, welcoming, honest and intimate. We treat everyone with respect, consideration and care. Everyone is welcome and should feel welcomed.
Christiana Little, Psychologist
Christiana works with adults only and has a holistic approach to psychology with emphasis on the all-important mind-body connection. One doesn’t function without the other. She works with ALL clinical presentations with a specific focus on Neuroplasticity, the wiring of our neural pathways in our brain – how we became who we are.
The key to any perception and behaviour change is knowing how we were shaped by genetics and our environment. Understanding ourselves is the first step to making changes.
ADHD, ASD etc. are part of who we are and Trauma, Depression and Anxiety etc. are part of life. We are shaped by our experiences while the brain’s neural connections developed from birth into adulthood.
Brain plasticity means our brains are changeable. Even the most entrenched negative core beliefs, habits and maladaptive coping mechanisms (anger, aggression, addictions, co-dependency etc) can be changed with specific treatment approaches incorporating Cognitive Restructuring (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy strategies (ACT) tailored to each individual’s needs.
Anthony Engel, Psychologist
Anthony is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years experience. A kind and inspiring man, Anthony works with children, adolescents and adults and specialises in all forms of anxiety (GAD, PTSD, OCD, Panic, Social, Performance and Specific Phobias). He also has expertise in Stress Management, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Anger Management, Loss and Grief, and Addiction. He assists clients with low self-esteem and confidence building, identity issues, personal development and school and work/career concerns. As a client-centred psychologist, Anthony uses evidence-based approaches according to each client’s individual needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Interpersonal PsychoTherapy (IPT), Narrative Therapy, Transactional Analysis (TA), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
David Neophyton, Psychologist
Healthy mind, healthy body, healthy soul. We are not born with a set of instructions to navigate the changing stressors in our lives, or cope with significant traumas we may experience. What we can do is be heard and learn how to cope and soon find some joy. Psychologists are just the people who have this ‘instruction manual’. David is trained in the art of truly listening and offers ideas and methods we could never dream about, particularly when we are in crisis. Having been practising on the Gold Coast for over 25 years, David is embedded in the community. He has 3 children, loves to travel and is in constant pursuit of happiness.
Support we offer
We provide psychological support to individuals, couples & families across the lifespan, facing difficulties such as anxiety, grief & loss, trauma, depression, stress management, parenting, couples therapy, anger management, chronic disease & health management, self-harm, sleep difficulties and eating disorders.
Access to Mental Health Programs
Speak to your GP about support. Often there are programs Medicare offers that can subsidise the cost of treatment.
Mental Health Emergency Support
If you are in danger, or believe you are a danger to yourself, call the Ambulance at 000.
Additional support can be found at:
Lifeline 13 11 24 Kids helpline 1800 55 1800 Men’s Line 1300 78 9978
Parent Line 1300 30 1300 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 1800Respect 1800 73 7732 (Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault service)
Relationships Australia 1300 36 427
