Dr Tamera Wiggins (Psychologist)
- Name
- Dr Tamera Lee Wiggins
- Qualifications
- B SOC SC (HONS)
- D CLIN PSYCH
- Occupation
- Psychologist
- Gender
Tamera is a registered clinical psychologist, member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and experienced supervisor of psychologists in training. Tamera has 7 years’ post-doctoral clinical experience treating a broad range of psychological disorders and problems.
Tamera is compassionate, respectful and dedicated to securing the best possible outcome for her clients. She is experienced in therapy for adult depression, anxiety, grief and loss, work-related stress, psychological trauma, child behaviour problems, parenting concerns and couples relationship difficulties. Tamera also works with people struggling to make meaningful changes in their life such as pursuing career change. Tamera’s broad experience has been honed using therapeutic approaches that include cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness skills, application of attachment theory, emotionally- focused couples therapy, behavioural family intervention and parenting strategies.
Tamera has a particular interest and experience in perinatal psychology having worked for four years at the Mater Mothers’ Hospital in Brisbane treating clients presenting with antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, traumatic birth experience, grief and loss, attachment and bonding concerns, relationship issues and adjustment to parenthood.
Tamera has substantial experience in parenting interventions (e.g. accredited provider of Triple P Positive Parenting programs), parent-child relationship problems and child behavioural problems gained from her employment in Queensland Health and Doctoral studies.
Tamera completed her Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) majoring in psychology at The University of Adelaide. Following her undergraduate degree, she joined a research team in Seattle, USA investigating the mental health and outcomes of adults who had been in foster care. Tamera returned to Australia and completed her Doctorate of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Queensland. Tamera has published her Doctoral research investigating the efficacy of behavioural family intervention for improving parent-child relationships. Tamera considers the significance of relationships for child, adult and family well-being and utilises approaches to support clients in connecting with what is meaningful and important in their lives.
- Affiliated Clinics
- CBT professionals - Coomera
- CBT professionals - Nerang
- Topics
- Adult survivors of sexual abuse
- Anxiety & phobias
- Behaviour problems
- Depression
- Grief & loss
- Health-related problems
- Infertility issues
- Life transition & adjustment issues
- Life/personal coaching
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic Disorder
- Parenting
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Post-natal depression
- Relationships
- Self-esteem & self development
- Shyness & social skills deficits
- Stress management
- Terminal illness
- Work stress
Practice Locations
Gold Coast
- CBT professionals - Coomera
- Address
- Fortune Place
Shop 1 2 Fortune Street
Coomera QLD 4209
Australia
- Phone
- (07) 5551 0251
- CBT professionals - Nerang
- Address
- Prana Centre
Suite 3 7027 Southport-Nerang Road
Nerang QLD 4211
Australia
- Phone
- (07) 5668 3490
