"We are all better than we know, if only we can be brought to realise this, we may never again settle for anything less” (founder of Outward Bound) |
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With a spirit of collaboration, we base innovative and conventional services within a positive psychology framework, and support an optimistic outlook by focussing on personal strengths as well as addressing any problems or difficulties. Neo's multi-disciplinary team of doctoral and masters level trained, dedicated and caring professionals offers a wide range of approaches for people of all ages, with services that are relevant, engaging and genuinely helpful.
Neo - a prefix meaning new [Greek neos] 1.a. denoting a new or modern form of some doctrine, practice, etc |
Neo was established in 2000 by Dr Simon Crisp following a decade of awarded clinical practice in public mental health. With over 25 years experience as a clinical psychologist facilitating people's psychological development and wellbeing, Dr Crisp continues his vision to provide the best the profession of Psychology can offer: contemporary, client-centred services based on a valid scientific foundation. Dr Crisp has an international reputation for his work in adventure psychology that emphasises exploration, risk-taking |
and positive growth in everyday life. Neo offers a wide range of expert services to people of all ages that are relevant, engaging and practically helpful. This vision, shared by Neo Psychology staff, includes genuine collaboration with clients and professionals as a central pillar in all strategies we adopt.
New ideas, new methods, new skills, new feelings, new relationships, a new beginning
Neo… a fresh approach.
The Neo team offers effective services that promote psychological health & development, personal & social awareness, and interpersonal effectiveness. From serious mental health issues through to executive coaching, we aim to provide a flexible and responsive approach tailored to each unique individual, family, group or organisation.
Real innovation... Real Expertise... Real help...
We continue to develop and improve practices through our commitment to research, including |
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collaborations with research institutions such as Monash University and the Victorian Schools Innovations Commission, evaluating programs & auditing counselling services, and by training & mentoring psychologists & other professionals.
Our Scientist-Practitioner-Educator approach has lead to the development of new evidence-based approaches such as the internationally recognised Wilderness Adventure Therapy® & Psychological First Response® interventions.
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