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About Dr Clive Jones

Dr Clive Jones is a registered psychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of mental health issues and disorders and High Performance Sport psychology. He consults individuals, couples a ...

Special interests

Anxiety, depression, anorexia nervosa, PTSD, OCD, panic disorder, personality disorders (including BPD), suicidal ideation, self harming, issues of adjustment & coping, drug and alcohol abuse/addictions (incl. narcotics) and bereavement. Also High Performance Sport Psychology

Qualifications

- Dipt
- DipCouns
- DipLifeCoach
- BEd
- MEd
- GradDipPsych
- PhD(psych)

Awards and Publications

  • Below is an overview of Clive's academic activity across publications and presentations through academic journals, book chapters, magazines and national/international conferences. 

    You can also follow this Google Scholar link to review Clive's academic citation index. 

    1. Jones, C. M. (2019, September). Autonomy supportive care: Stepping into the world of the adolescent. Keynote address presented at the Biennial State-wide School Based Youth Health Nurse Conference: Reflecting on the Past - Imagining the Future, Brisbane, Australia.
    2. Jones, C. M. (2018). Adjustment disorder with mixed disturbance of emotion and conduct. In L. Burton & N. Pelling (Ed.), The Elements of Psychological Case Report Writing in Australia. Taylor and Francis/Routledge
    3. Jones, C. M. (2017). The Psychology of Injury: Psychosocial Considerations of Injury Rehabilitation. Accredited Professional Development for The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), The Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM), and the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC).
    4. Jones, C. M. (2017, December). Optimum Performance & Team Dynamics: Preparing your squad for Commonwealth Games trials. Key note address for high performance swimming coaches. Gold Coast, Australia.
    5. Jones, C. M. (2017, August). Men’s mental health: Dealing with your emotions to enhance performance at work. Key note address for internationally based executive managers. Brisbane, Australia.
    6. Jones, C. M. (2017, April). High performance mind-check. Key note address for elite Olympic & internationally competitive swimmers. Gold Coast, Australia.
    7. Hicks, R. E., Alexander, V., & Jones, C. M. (2016). Counselling and Psychotherapy Orientations in Australia: Responses from 24 Australian Psychotherapists. Psychology, 7, 1146-1153. 
    8. Hicks, R. E., Jones, C. M., & Alexander, V. (2015, February). Workplace stress, personality, personal resources and mindfulness practices of 21 Australian based counsellors. Paper presented at the Australian Psychological Society’s College of Counselling Psychologists National Conference: Experts in Mental Health, Melbourne, Australia.
    9. Jones, C. M. (2014, July). Dissociative Identity Disorder: A case analysis of symptoms and related treatment goals. Paper presented at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Paris, France.
    10. Jones, C. M. (2014, July). Beyond the Boulder model: realigning our sights on the undergraduate psychology years. Paper presented as part of a symposium titled: Integrating pre-professional and employability skills into undergraduate curricula, at the 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology (ICAP), Paris, France.
    11. Jones, C. M. (2013, May). Instructors with an edge. Paper presented at the Australian Parachute Federation National Technical Conference 'Leading from the Top'. Gold Coast, Australia.
    12. Jones, C. M. (2013, May). Keys to effective instruction. Workshop presented at the Australian Parachute Federation National Technical Conference 'Leading from the Top'. Gold Coast, Australia.
    13. Jones, C. M. (2013, May). The psychology of medicine: Mental health skills training for general practice. Pre-conference workshop of the 56th Clinical Update Weekend for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), Brisbane, Australia.
    14. Jones, C. M. (2012, May). Getting into the zone: Keeping your cool in the heat of the moment. Paper presented at the Australian Parachute Federation Annual Conference. Gold Coast, Australia.
    15. Jones, C. M. (2012, May). High performance mindsets and attitudes. Workshop conducted at the Australian Parachute Federation Annual Conference. Gold Coast, Australia
    16. Jones, C. M. (2011, November). What makes counselling work? An investigation into factors that contribute to the effectiveness of psychotherapeutic treatment processes in Australia. Paper presented at The Australian Counselling Association’s National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
    17. Hicks, R., & Jones, C. M. (2011, November). Counsellor burnout, occupational stress and coping resources: A study of Australian counsellors, using the OSI-R and the CBI. Paper presented at The Australian Counselling Association’s National Conference, Melbourne, Australia.
    18. Jones, C. M. (2011, October). Elite athletes need social supports beyond the sporting community. Paper presented at the 46th Australian Psychological Society’s Annual Conference, Canberra, Australia.
    19. Jones, C. M. (2011, October). From Novice to Expert: Building the foundations of a practice based schema in undergraduate psychology students. Paper presented as part of a symposium titled: Assessing and developing the practitioner and industry capabilities of psychology students throughout the undergraduate and postgraduate curricula, at the 46th Australian Psychological Society’s Annual Conference, Canberra, Australia.
    20. Jones, C. M. (2011, July). Dissociative Identity Disorder: Gaining further clarity and insight into the condition through a comprehensive case analysis. Paper presented at the 2nd Asia Pacific Rim International Counselling Conference, Hong Kong.
    21. Jones, C. M. (2011, June). Dissociative Identity Disorder: The hidden world of the client. Paper presented at the Australian Psychological Society’s College of Counselling Psychologist’s (Qld Section) Annual General Meeting, Brisbane, Australia.
    22. Jones, C. M. (2010, December). An integrative view of personality for psychotherapeutic practice. Paper presented at the Annual Australian Conference on Personality & Individual Difference, Wollongong, Australia.
    23. Jones, C. M. (2010). From Novice to Expert: Building professional acumen through tertiary education programs. In A. L. Kenworthy (Eds.), Preparing Students for their Professions through Hands-On Engagement and Experience: Model Projects and Programs in Tertiary Education (p. 14, 30-40). Braddon, ACT: Halstead Press.
    24. Jones, C. M. (2010, October).Sport’s Counselling: Bringing social and emotional factors into the mix of elite sporting performance, healthy athletic development and the individual athlete’s wellbeing. Paper presented at the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the New Zealand Association of Counselling Combined Annual Conference, Auckland, NZ.
    25. Jones, C. M. (2010, October). An integrative view on psychotherapy. Key note address presented at the AICA Inaugural Counselling Showcase Conference, Gold Coast, Australia.
    26. Jones, C. M. (2009). Footballers and fortitude: Why icons of the game can ‘lose it’. Sport Health, 26(4), 17-19.
    27. Jones, C. M. (2009, November). Managing mayhem: Psychological considerations in curbing poor behaviour in sporting teams and squads. Paper presented at theManagement Association of Australia & New Zealand (SMAANZ) Conference on Facilitating Sustainable Sports Management Practices. Gold Coast, Australia.
    28. Jones, C. M. (2009, October). Footballers & fortitude: Why icons of the game can ‘lose it’. Poster Presented at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport; 8th National Physical Activity Conference and the 7th National Sports Injury Prevention Conference. Brisbane, Australia.
    29. Jones, C. M. (2009, February). A collaborative competency based approach to treating heroin addiction. Paper presented at the 2009 Australian Counselling Association, Counselling Academy & Kid’s Help Line online Mental Health Summit, Australia.
    30. Jones, C. M., & Tenenbaum, G. (2009). Adjustment Disorder: A new way of conceptualising the overtraining syndrome. International Review of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 2(2), 181-197.
    31. Jones, C. M. (2009). The football hero: Factors that undermine gallantry [Abstract]. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 12(6), 98.
    32. Jones, C. M. (2008). From novice to expert: Issues of concern in the training of psychologists, Australian Psychologist, 43(1), 38-54.
    33. Jones, C. M. (2008, March). Gestalt Therapy. Paper presented to Counsellor Educators; the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors; Brisbane, Australia.
    34. Jones, C. M. (2007). Adjustment Disorder: A new way of looking at the overtraining syndrome [Abstract]. Journal of Science & Medicine in Sport, 10(1), 79.
    35. Jones, C. M. (2007). Positive mental health for peak performance. Modern Athlete & Coach, 45(2), 17-19.
    36. Jones, C. M. (2007, October). Adjustment Disorder: A new way of looking at the overtraining syndrome. Poster presented at the Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport; 6th National Physical Activity Conference and 5th National Sports Injury Prevention Conference. Adelaide, Australia.
    37. Jones, C. M. (2006, October). The role and benefits of perceptual motor skill training for the preschool child. Paper presented at a preschool teacher in-service, Gold Coast, Australia.
    38. Jones, C. M. (2006, September). Taking the path to glory or the road to ruin. Paper presented at the Bond University stronger, faster, safer conference for sport coaches & physical education teachers; Gold Coast, Australia.
    39. Jones, C. M. (2005, June). Facilitating healthy attachments within the preschool child. Paper presented at a preschool teacher in-service; Gold Coast, Australia.
    40. Jones, C. M., & Casey, F. (2004, April). Preliminary findings of an arts therapy program. Paper presented at the 2004 Independent Schools of Australia Conference, Courage to Lead; Brisbane, Australia.
    41. Tenenbaum, G., Jones, C. M., Kistantas, A., Sacks, D., & Berwick, J. (2003). Failure adaptation: Conceptualisation of the stress response process in sport.International Journal of Sport Psychology, 34(1), 1-26.
    42. Tenenbaum, G., Jones, C. M., & Kistantas, A., Sacks, D., & Berwick, J. (2003). Failure adaptation: An investigation of the stress response process in sport. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 34(1), 27-62.
    43. Jones, C. M. (2003, August). Trauma and the mind. Paper presented at a clinical practice in-service for psychologists, social workers and counsellors; Gold Coast, Australia.
    Edited Articles
    1. Jones, C. M. (2009). Learning is a life long journey. The Professional Counsellor, 2, 21.
    2. Jones, C. M. (2009). A proposal to improve primary mental health care in Australia. The Professional Counsellor, 2, 9-12.
    3. Jones. C. M. (2009). Acknowledging the validity of practice experience. PSI Counselling News; Newsletter of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists, 8(2), 6.
    4. Jones, C. M. (2008). Hints and tips: Reflections on reflective practice. The Professional Counsellor, 4, 22-23.
    5. Jones, C. M. (2008). Hints and tips: Learning tips for student counsellors. The Professional Counsellor, 3, 24.
    6. Jones, C. M. (2007). Counselling dilemma: Counsellors comment on ethical issues. Professional Counsellor, 4, 13-14.
    7. Jones, C. M. (2000). What's on your mind? Bicycling Australia, 11(6), 96.
    8. Jones, C. M. (1999). Stay motivated, Bicycling Australia, 10(4), 56, 58.
    9. Jones, C. M. (1996). Symptoms of overtraining. Bicycling Australia, 7(4), 58-59.
    10. Jones, C. M. (1996). Are you overtraining? Bicycling Australia, 7(2), 51.
    11. Jones, C. M. (1995). Recovery: But how much? Bicycling Australia, 6(10), 38-40.
    12. Jones, C. M. (1995). Overload, Bicycling Australia, 6(8), 48, 50, 51.
    13. Jones, C. M. (1995). Overload training, Bicycling Australia, 6(7), 35-36, 38.
    14. Jones, C. M. (1995). Train for your specific needs, Bicycling Australia, 6(5), 56, 58.
    15. Jones, C. M. (1995). Individuality: finding the formula that will equal success, Bicycling Australia, 6(1), 49-50, 52.
    16. Jones, C. M. (1994). Focus on a winning edge, Bicycling Australia, 5(10), 68-70.
    17. Jones, C. M. (1994). Balancing your life, Bicycling Australia, 5(4), 46-48.
    Other Presentations, Workshops & Seminars

    Other Presentations, Workshops & Seminars endorsed as CPD by either/or the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), the Australian Counselling Association, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM).

    1. Jones, C. M. (2016) Psychology of Injury: Psychosocial Considerations of Injury Rehabilitation. Professional Development Workshop for The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
    2. Jones, C. M. (2011-2016) Mental health skills training for general practice. Professional Development Workshops for The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), the General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) and the Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
    3. Jones, C. M. (2012). Communication & the counselling interview. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    4. Jones, C. M. (2012). Counselling & the Counselling Process. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    5. Jones, C. M. (2012). Learning theories and counselling practice. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    6. Jones, C. M. (2012). The counselling relationship. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    7. Jones, C. M. (2010, March-December). Interpersonal considerations in personality and anxiety: Counselling methods and role-plays. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    8. Jones, C. M. (2010, February-December). Interpersonal considerations in personality and anxiety: Erikson’s developmental stages, attachment theory and Adler. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.
    9. Jones, C. M. (2010, January-December). An integrative approach to anxiety. Professional Development Seminar presented through the Mental Health Academy online Professional Development Portal, Australia.

     

    Radio & TV

    A small example of Radio & TV Interviews (this list does not include interviews for newspapers and magazines)

    1. Jones, C. M. (2018). Elite athletes with a history of abuse at greater risk of injury. Interview on Ten News [Television Broadcast] (Sept).
    2. Jones, C. M. (2018). Athletes struggle after high of Commonwealth Games as they get back to day-to-day routines. Interview ABC National News Drive Radio. (May)
    3. Jones, C. M. (2017). Life after sport for professional athletes. Interview 2SER Radio, Sydney. (June).
    4. Jones, C. M. (2016). The psychology of winning and losing. Interview ABC Satewide Drive Radio, NSW. (Oct)
    5. Jones, C. M. (2016). Employing mental health strategies for retired athletes: In light of retired olympic swimmer Grant Hackett, Interview on Nine Gold Coast Evening News Report [Television Broadcast] (April).
    6. Jones, C. M. (2015). Children of a terrorist: Potential impact of intentional exposure to their father's severe and extreme terrorist behaviour. Interview 2UE Evening Radio, Sydney. (May)
    7. Jones, C. M. (2014). Biting at the FIFA World Cup. What makes a player do it? Interview ABC Radio Drive time, Newcastle. (June)
    8. Jones, C. M. (2014). How athletes deal with the highs and lows of training, competition and retirement. Interview 2SER Morning Radio, Sydney. (Feb)
    9. Jones, C. M. (2014). Aggressive and hostile behaviour in the community: Causes & treatment efficacy. Interview 2UE Morning Radio, Sydney. (Feb)
    10. Jones, C. M. (2013). Performance enhancing drugs: Motivations & mindsets. Interview ABC Radio Drive time Adelaide. (Jan)
    11. Jones, C. M. (2012). The psychology of deliberate loss: Motivations and methods of detection. Interview ABC Radio Drive time Gold Coast (Aug)
    12. Jones, C. M. (2012). Sport psychology and the olympic games: Coping with critical media coverage. Interview ABC Radio Drive time Perth, Newcastle, Canberra & Gold Coast (Aug)
    13. Jones, C. M. (2012). The psychology of defeat. Coping as a 'die hard' State of origin Blue's supporter after 7 state of origin series losses. Interview ABC Radio Drive Time Newcastle (July)
    14. Jones, C. M. (2010). Poor behaviour in elite sport. Interviews ABC Radio (Sept & Nov)
    15. Jones, C. M. (2009). Considering the mental impact of the third umpire in test cricket. Interview QUT Student Radio (May).
    16. Jones, C. M. (2009). Poor behaviour in the football codes: Psychological underpinnings. Interview QUT Student Radio (May).
    17. Jones, C. M. (2009). The psychology of a home ground advantage. Interview on National ABC Radio Overnight (Jan).
    18. Jones, C. M. (2008). Burnout in sport and everyday life. Interview on 5AA Radio Adelaide (Feb).
    19. Jones, C. M. (2007). Sport Psychology in everyday life. Interview on ABC National Radio (Aug).
    20. Jones, C. M. (2007). Pros and cons of parents coaching their own children and the precautions they should take. In light of the fight between a Ukrainian swim coach and his daughter at the 2007 FINA swimming world championships. Interview on ABC Southern Queensland Radio (Mar).
    21. Jones, C. M. (1998). Employing Mental Health strategies with the Gold Coast Chargers Rugby League Team, Interview on Nine Gold Coast Evening News Report [Television Broadcast].

     

    Previous Journal Services
    1. Associate Editor – The Australian Journal of Counselling Psychology
    2. Reviewer – Journal of Health Psychology
    3. Reviewer – Anxiety, Stress & Coping
    4. Reviewer – Australian Psychologist
    5. Reviewer – Australian Journal of Psychology

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Q. How do I control my panic attacks?

I'm being treated for depression, anxiety and panic attacks. Last week or so having trouble controlling panic attacks. Under quite a bit of stress lately, job, money. Panic attacks manifest themselv ...

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Panic attacks can actually feel very normal and healthy in context. For example, if you were about to bungy jump or if you were being chased by a lion or if you were standing at the egde of ...

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