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James Dounis

Registered Psychologist

Meet James Dounis

James Dounis is a registered psychologist with experience across public and private mental health settings, including addiction services. He holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and a Master of Psychology (Counselling).

James adopts a person-centred and trauma-informed approach, helping individuals identify underlying belief systems that contribute to addictive patterns of behaviour. He integrates evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and EMDR, tailoring treatment to support recovery with compassion and care.

Registered Psychologist James Dounis

James' qualifications

qualifications

James’ academic background and specialist training reflect his commitment to supporting individuals through addiction and mental health challenges with evidence-based, compassionate care.

What drives James

James is driven by a belief that people can heal, rebuild their lives, and create lasting change. He is passionate about supporting recovery by helping individuals develop insight, resilience, and long-term psychological skills.

Domaines d'expertise

Domaines d'expertise

James works with individuals experiencing addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges, drawing on evidence-based therapies tailored to each person’s needs.

Addiction and substance use

Trauma-informed therapy

Anxiété et dépression

Emotional regulation

Mindfulness-based interventions

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

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Intérêts

intérêts

James is deeply engaged in supporting long-term addiction recovery through compassionate, evidence-based psychological care. His interests are shaped by both his clinical experience and research background, with a strong focus on mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, and helping individuals build sustainable psychological skills for lasting change.

Mindfulness-based therapy and emotional regulation
Trauma-informed and person-centred recovery approaches
Addiction recovery and relapse prevention
Anxiety and depression treatment in addiction settings
Evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT and EMDR
Long-term psychological skill development for recovery

Registered Psychologist James Dounis

James Dounis

Registered Psychologist

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Œuvres publiées

James shares professional insights on addiction, trauma, and mental health recovery, with a focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, and evidence-based strategies that support long-term well-being.

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James’ vision for lasting recovery

James believes that lasting recovery is built through understanding, self-compassion, and the development of practical psychological skills. He supports individuals to move beyond symptom management by addressing the underlying beliefs and emotional patterns that drive addiction. James’ vision is to empower people to embrace recovery with confidence, build resilience, and develop sustainable strategies that support long-term wellbeing and meaningful change.

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