Psychlings Podcast

#14: Dr Benita Green - lessons from a decade in private practice, attributes of an effective psychologist, and the importance of client distress

June 25, 2023 Byron & Dazz Season 1 Episode 14
Psychlings Podcast
#14: Dr Benita Green - lessons from a decade in private practice, attributes of an effective psychologist, and the importance of client distress
Show Notes

We are delighted to welcome Dr Benita Green to the show. Benita is a brilliant University of Melbourne lecturer and teacher. She is also a clinical psychologist and supervisor with a wealth of experience. She has spent over 10 years in private practice supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing across a variety of presentations ranging from mild and temporary to severe and chronic. She has a particular interest in working with anxiety and personality disorders, and teaching the next generation of practitioners.

Please enjoy the knowledge, insight, and warmth from Bentia covering:

- A therapist's playbook from over ten years in private practice
- What traits and features make a skilled psychologist
- The importance of client distress in effective change

Hosts:
- Byron McCaughey (bmccaughey@student.unimelb.edu.au).
- Yu "Dazz" Liu (Yuliu13@student.unimelb.edu.au)