James Paisley
B.A. (Hons.), M.App.Psych (Clinical), Clinical Psychologist
James is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. He worked in Justice and Child Protection prior to co-founding Three Waters. James is passionate about forensic assessments, helping people with complex presentations, and working with people to better understand and manage their mental health needs.
James is also a Board approved supervisor and is passionate about helping the next generation of psychologists better understand clinical practice, as well as the fundamentals of good therapy.
What does James love to work with?
- PTSD, cPTSD and attachment
- Complicated and complex problems
- ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults
- Parenting from an attachment/relationship perspective
- Identity, attachment, and self
- Neurodiversity
What is therapy like with James?
James does not use worksheets or “pre-packaged” approaches very often. He prefers to tailor interventions based on individual needs.
Warmth, humour, and connection are James’ main tools.
James uses evidence-based approaches along with building a good working relationship to support lasting change.
Metaphors, similes, examples, and exploration are used to help build a shared understanding of the problem.
James is often described as direct, warm, and easy going.
James is available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays