Great Western Highway Bullaburra, Blue Mountains

Anthony Taylor, born and raised in the Blue Mountains, is a registered psychologist with extensive experience in both private practice and not for profit organisations. For the past 10 years he has worked under the Porto Bello banner in association with fellow psychologist of long standing, Sandra Plowright.

Anthony is a full member of the Applied Neuroscience Association of Australasia, a board certified supervisor of psychologists and is registered with Medicare, WorkCover and ATAPS to provide psychological services. His qualifications include Master of Arts with Distinction in Critical Psychology (UWS) as well as Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Coll Med Hyp), neurofeedback and trauma. In determining the most effective approach with people who are psychologically distressed, Anthony draws upon cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnotherapy, neurofeedback, narrative therapy and “being in the present”. Additionally, where appropriate, Anthony may suggest lifestyle changes. Whichever approach is determined, taking into account the person’s lived experiences, it is evidenced-based.

Anthony works with both individuals and couple in psychological distress. His main areas include anxiety, stress, worry, depression, panic, trauma, PTSD, anger, phobias, self harm, chronic pain, smoking and fear.