Ψ Psychology Consultation

Ψ Psychology Consultation

About Dr Zuessman

Dr Ronnie Zuessman is Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia www.psychologyboard.gov.au as a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist and as an Authorised Supervisor. He also serves as Clinical Associate Professor of psychological science at the Australian College of Applied Psychology.

Dr Zuessman has an integrative theoretical orientation, grounded in existential and humanistic psychology, drawing from psychodynamic, systemic, interpersonal and cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches. As a psychotherapist he seeks to promote understanding of a person’s unique perspective and consideration of the context and systems within which they live. He works with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Dr Zuessman provides psychometric testing of intellectual functioning and personality, as well as forensic services and medico-legal reports for civil, professional practitioner, family, mental health, substance abuse, and criminal matters.

Brief Curriculum Vitae

Current Roles

Clinical & Forensic Psychologist Psychology Consultation

Clinical Associate Professor Australian College of Applied Psychology

Education

1981 Ph D Counselling Psychology

Union Institute and University, 0H

1979 Professional Diploma Counselling

Hofstra University, NY

1978 M Ed Counselling

Antioch University, NH

1976 B A Psychology & Education

Friends World College / Long Island University, NY

Registration

· Registered Clinical & Forensic Psychologist & Authorised Supervisor – Psychology Board of Australia PSY0001341995

Current Professional Associations

· Member Australian Psychological Society

· Member APS College of Clinical Psychologists

· Member APS College of Forensic Psychologists

· Member American Psychological Association

· Member Society for Personality Assessment

· Member Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law

· Clinical Fellow & Approved Supervisor – American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Selected Previous Professional Experience

· Senior Clinical Manager

International Psychological Services, New South Wales, Australia

· Clinical Associate Professor & Director of Psychology Clinic

Bond University, Queensland, Australia

· Head of University Counselling Service

Griffith University, Queensland, Australia

· Senior Consultant Psychologist & Reception Centre Manager

Department of Corrections, New Zealand

· Foundation Professional Leader of Psychology

South Auckland District Health Board, New Zealand

· Senior Clinical Psychologist II

Rotorua Hospital & Community Mental Health Service, New Zealand

· Foundation Clinical Coordinator

Sexual Abuse Treatment Program, Orange County, Florida, USA

· Assistant Professor of Counselling & Psychology

Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA

· Foundation Staff Psychologist

Court Alternatives, Department of Corrections, Orange County, Florida, USA

· Clinical Director

Sweetwater County Community Mental Health Service, Wyoming, USA

Specialist Areas

Psychological Assessment

Psychometric Testing

Personality Assessment

Psychological Formulation & Diagnosis

Forensic & Medico-Legal Assessment & Reports

Psychotherapy for Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse & Life Transitions

Relationship & Family Therapy

Sexuality (Identity, Orientation, Dysfunction, Harassment, Abuse, Paraphilia, Offending, Therapy)

Service Design & Evaluation

Occupational & Executive Consultation

Clinical Supervision & Training of Psychologists

Psychologists’ Professional Practice

Professional

Service & Activities

30 Consultancies to Organisations

16 Postgraduate Subjects Taught

130 Workshops Presented

15 Conference Presentations

30 Papers & Research Reports