Dr Dellar’s main clinical interests are Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression and Addictive Behaviours. He has lectured in a number of areas including Psychological Assessment and Treatment Planning. Clinical techniques include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Advanced Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Imagery Rescripting, & Schema Therapy. He also has an interest in dissociative disorders often accompanying traumatic reactions in individuals with PTSD.
Other special interests include
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Panic Disorder/Agoraphobia
Dr Dellar’s current role is as the Director of Cygnet Clinic, a large centre for psychological assessment and treatment. Cygnet Clinic is among the largest private clinics in Western Australia and undertakes a variety of work including Workers‘ Compensation and Rehabilitation, Better Access to Mental Health, Employee Assistance Programmes and assessment through Criminal Injuries Compensation. Cygnet Clinic has a reputation for excellence in clinical practice and includes purpose-built facilities for postgraduate students on clinical placement.
PhD
Master of Psychology (Clinical & Health)
PGDipPsych (with Distinction)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology.
Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society (FCCLP)
Member Australian Psychological Society
Member for Australian & New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)
Elected Western Australia Committee Member: College of Clinical Psychologists (2008)
Curtin University Postgraduate Award, 2002.
Teaching Award: Curtin University Guild Excellence in Teaching Hon Mention, 2005.
Arbor - Expert Reference Group 2012
St John Wellbeing & Support - Expert Advisory Group 2018 to Current
West Australian Sports Wellbeing Initiative (WASWI) Founder 2019 - 2020
Credabl Helping Hands Grant Recipient (National Grant for Private Health Sector) 2021
2005 - Inner City Mental Health, Royal Perth Hospital. Workshop Presentation: Current developments in the assessment of traumatic anxiety conditions.
2005 - International Trauma Conference, Stockholm Sweden. Assessing Visual Disturbances in Traumatic Anxiety
2007 - General Practitioners Training- Assessment and treatment of Addictive Behaviours
2008 - General Practitioners Training - Assessment and treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder and drug seeking behaviour.
2008 - ARAFMI State Seminar - The nature of Anxiety in Psychiatric conditions.
2010 - Midland Mental Health Network - Are Visual Symptoms worth Looking at? Assessing visual disturbances in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
2016 - Department for Child Protection - Drug & Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Children. Workshop for Foster Carers.
2018 - The current understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder and its management in Primary Health Care (GP Practices in the Fremantle Region). Workshop included features of BPD that often present as co-morbid conditions, namely polysubstance dependency, and the evidence base of limited effectiveness of pharmacology in conjunction with psychological therapies.
2019 - Motivational Interviewing - The Basics and Beyond. Understanding and assisting people with drug and alcohol problems. Society of Professional Social Workers (attended by Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Medical Specialists, Counsellors, Lawyers and Occupational Therapists).
Books & Publications
Tym, R & Dellar, B. (2024) Soldiers With Stammering Vision: Solving Many Problems of PTSD For Everyday People and Experts Alike. Replete Press.