Robert Purssey
Brisbane ACT Centre
Functional Contextual Psychiatrist and ACT Therapist
Brisbane, Queensland
Australia
Highest Degree Held: M.D.
Specialties: Functional contextual pharmacology, and all clients for ACT therapy.
Types of Clients: Adolescents, Adults, Elderly, Families, Groups (group therapy), Organizations
Languages spoken: English
Licensures/Certifications: Registered Specialist Psychiatrist and Medical Practitioner
ACT/CBS Background and Training: Enthusiastic self education since 2005, Dedicated ACT practice since 2008. ACT texts, CD's, DVD's and papers. Basic behavioral science, RFT, and philosophy of science reading. History and practice of behavioral pharmacology. Workshops - Russ Harris, Kelly Wilson, John Forsyth, Kirk Strosahl, Steve Hayes, et cetera. ANZACT 2011 Co-convenor. Special interest in Functional Contextual Pharmacology, and FC Neuroscience. Founder and Director of Brisbane ACT Centre, Queensland
ACT/CBS Experience: see above
Additional Information: Brisbane ACT Centre website www.brisbaneactcentre.com.au and Personal website www.mindfulpsychiatry.com.au
Member of Contextual Medicine SIG, EvoS, FAP, Research Clinical Practice, Getting ACT out to Public, ACT for Psychosis and Addictions SIG's
Member of Contextual Medicine SIG, EvoS, FAP, Research Clinical Practice, Getting ACT out to Public, ACT for Psychosis and Addictions SIG's