About THIS Psychologist.
Located in Hervey Bay on the beautiful Fraser Coast, THIS Psychologist offers counselling and psychological services to young people, families and carers. THIS Psychologist respects the unique history every client brings and what they wish to focus on, whether that be trauma, healthier coping strategies, greater understanding, rebuilding relationships, or any other goals they may have.
Our Clinic’s Guiding Principles
Proven Strategies
Interventions offered at THIS Psychologist are evidence-based. Psychologists are required to complete regular training and supervision to retain AHPRA registration.
Clients are Heard
THIS Psychologist honours the client’s perspective and the unique life experiences and expertise clients have.
Consult and Collaborate
THIS Psychologist aims to work with the client to ensure the process is respectful, appropriate, and on track for the client’s goals.
that prevent the bigger issues developing.
We take a holistic approach that incorporates programs tailored to individual needs.
THIS Psychologist is run by Liz Blight, a Registered Psychologist, who completed a Bachelor of Science Honours majoring in Psychology with The University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
We offer effective Psychological Services for adults, adolescents and children, that can incorporate programs tailored to individual needs resulting in a holistic health service.
THIS Psychologist strives to be a highly skilled Psychology clinic offering a broad range of support specialising in effective psychological interventions.
Introducing Liz Blight
Liz Blight
AHPRA Registered Psychologist
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
5 / 40 Torquay Road, Pialba QLD 4655
PO Box 1824, Hervey Bay QLD 4655
Liz’s Certifications and Memberships
ABN: 29 526 657 306
Medicare Provider Number: 5292222W
Liz Blight of THIS Psychologist is a fully qualified psychologist, is registered with AHPRA as a general psychologist, and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated.
Liz has worked as a Psychologist in Hervey Bay and surrounds since 2012 in a range of roles, including:
Managing development and delivery of the Smart Steps; Jobs to Go program through USQ
Lecturing at the Fraser Coast campus of USQ and then the University of the Sunshine Coast, and;
Supporting families through programs at:
- UnitingCare Community
- Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre
- Evolve Therapeutic Services (a specialist service of Queensland Health’s Child and Youth Mentail Health Service),
- The Student Wellbeing Program (Department of Education, Queensland’s Psychologists in schools program), and;
- Private practive at THIS Psychologist.
Having worked mostly with families and young children, including those in out-of-home-care, Liz is passionate about early interventions for parenting and relationships that prevent the bigger issues developing.
Trauma and Attachment difficulties are areas of special interest. A range of evidence-based theories and approaches inform Liz’s practice, including CBT, Narrative, Systems, Polyvagal, Somatic Processing, Play, Development, Schema, and Attachment.
Liz is:
working towards certification as a Theraplay® Practitioner,
a registered DVA and Medicare provider (including for Mental Health Care Plans and Non-directive Pregnancy Counselling),
a facilitator of the Circle of Security® - Parenting program,
a provisionally registered facilitator of applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), and;
open to NDIS and Workcover referrals.
What is Theraplay® and how can it help my child and family?
Theraplay® is a child child and family therapy for building and enhancing attachment, self-esteem, trust in others, and joyful engagement. It is based on the natural patterns of playful, healthy interaction between parent and child and is personal, physical, and fun.
Theraplay® interactions focus on four essential qualities found in parent-child relationships: Structure, Engagement, Nurture, and Challenge.
Our certifications + Memberships
What is the Circle of Security Parenting programme and how can it help my family and I?
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P) is a parenting programme based on attachment research. It aims to assist parents to create a strong connection with their children.
We often hear people say “children don’t come with an instruction manual”. The COS-P programme sees children AS their own instruction manual. Using this approach parents can learn to read their children’s cues and respond in ways that enhance their child’s sense of security.