Chris Pucinischi
Psychologist

Chris is a General Psychologist with extensive experience in anxiety treatment, chronic pain management, and trauma recovery. He has a significant background in supporting individuals through WorkSafe and TAC claims, providing psychological interventions for those adjusting to workplace injuries or car accidents.

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Christopher focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships with his clients, particularly those managing social anxiety and emotional regulation challenges. As a PhD candidate researching the intersection of media and health-related behaviours, he maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and helping clients understand the factors that influence their well-being. He provides a safe, non-judgmental space for high-functioning professionals and neurodivergent adults to develop resilience and achieve meaningful change.

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Areas of Focus:

• Pain Management & Health Psychology: Supporting individuals with chronic pain and physical injury.

• Anxiety & Stress: Specialist support for Social Anxiety Disorder and Generalised Anxiety (GAD).

• Neurodiversity-Affirming Care: Providing tailored support for adults with ADHD and Autism.

• Resilience & Skill Building: Focusing on assertiveness, communication, and anger management.

 

Therapeutic approaches:

Chris will work with each client to develop an individualised treatment plan that is informed by evidence-based therapy models such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Schema Therapy

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

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More about Chris:

Chris loves learning about history and experiencing the arts, such as books, comics, films, and musicals. He is also currently a PhD student involved in research exploring the influence of film and television on health-related knowledge and behaviours.