Psychological Therapy
Individual Therapy
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Dr Jacob Sorbello provides individual therapeutic services for adults aged 18+. His primary area of clinical interest is in the treatment of alcohol, substance and behavioural addictions, trauma and PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorders and anxiety disorders. Dr Jacob’s practice has grown from a broad range of experience in non-for profit settings, public health, community clinics and non-government organisations.
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Individual psychological therapy involves an initial assessment at the first session so Dr Jacob can develop a common understanding about the current difficulties that may be challenging you. Individual psychological therapy can be accessed privately or through a mental health care plan (MHCP) as referred by a General Practitioner. Dr Jacob is an approved DVA and Workcover provider.
Conditions Treated
Mood Disorders
Depressive Episodes, Persistent Depression and Bipolar Disorders
Trauma
Childhood Trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD
Anxiety
Worry, Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, OCD conditions and Separation Anxiety
Addictions
Alcohol, Substances, Gambling and other Behavioural Problems
Lifestyle Changes and Grief
Interpersonal
Adjustment Stress, Lifestyle Transitions, Retirement and Significant Loss
Enhancing Communication and Assertiveness in Relationships (individual only)

Dr Jacob can help to construct an individualised treatment plan based on his initial assessment and provide an overview of how therapy can help overcome these challenges.
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Dr Jacob Sorbello uses the following therapeutic frameworks:
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Prolonged Exposure (PE)
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
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Schema Therapy (ST)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
If you wish to terminate therapy at any stage, Dr Jacob will provide recommendations for alternative options for individual or group therapy.
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How to Access
In-person
Dr Jacob can has face to face (in-person) sessions and telehealth sessions available through Hamilton Psychology Clinic on Mondays.
To book a face to face appointment please contact admin at Hamilton Psychology Clinic.
Phone: 07 3216 3643
Email: admin@hamiltonpsych.com.au​​​
