About
Why Odyssey?
The name ‘Odyssey Psychology’ represents and combines several key elements of my personal life, values, and views of psychology and human nature. Odyssey Psychology encapsulates my love of ancient Greek literature and philosophy (e.g., the story of Odysseus’ ten year journey home after the Trojan War – which gives us the word ‘odyssey’); my view of life as a journey of hardships and struggles which I see as essential for character building and developing meaning; and the name also has a connection to the beautiful location where Odyssey Psychology was born, the Sunshine Coast (The Odyssey was primarily a journey via the sea). Check out the link below if you would like to read the complete story behind Odyssey Psychology.
Tyrone - Sunshine Coast Psychologist
Tyrone is a registered clinical psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA; registration number – PSY0002263655) and the owner and director of Odyssey Psychology. He offers face-to-face and telehealth psychology support for adults wanting help navigating difficult challenges in their lives.
Tyrone endeavours to create a safe, nurturing, and non-judgmental environment for his clients. His caring nature and person-centred approach encourages clients to work collaboratively and take an active role in their therapeutic journey.
Professional bio
- Master of Psychology (Clinical) – University of the Sunshine Coast.
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) with 1st class honours – University of the Sunshine Coast.
- Bachelor of Nutrition – University of the Sunshine Coast.
Tyrone initiated his career as a chef in 2005 working in several locations around NSW over the following seven years. His interest in human behaviour and nutrition led him to relocate to the Sunshine Coast in 2012 where he commenced two concurrent bachelor’s degrees at the University of the Sunshine Coast in nutrition and psychology.
Tyrone went on to complete post-graduate studies in psychology, receiving first-class honours and a master’s degree in psychology (clinical). His honours and master’s research explored factors contributing to eating behaviour and the relationship between positive self-beliefs and disordered eating behaviour.
Therapeutic approach
Tyrone uses a range of best practice therapeutic approaches supported by the latest research, including:
- cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT),
- cognitive behavioural therapy – enhanced (CBT-E),
- cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I),
- intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP),
- mindfulness-based therapies,
- acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),
- emotional focused based therapies,
- solution-focused approaches, and
- strength-based approaches.
Publications
- Schaffer, V., Huckstepp, T., & Kannis-Dymand, L. (2023). Awe: A Systematic Review within a Cognitive Behavioural Framework and Proposed Cognitive Behavioural Model of Awe. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, 1-36. Link to article
- Huckstepp, T., Allen, A., Maher, A. L., Houlihan, C., & Mason, J. (2023). Factor structure of the Young Positive Schema Questionnaire in an eating disorder sample. Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 28(1), 13. Link to article
- Maher, A. L., Allen, A., Mason, J., Houlihan, C., Wood, A. P., & Huckstepp, T. (2022). Exploring the association between early adaptive schemas and self‐reported eating disorder symptomatology. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy. Link to article
- Maher, A., Cason, L., Huckstepp, T., Stallman, H., Kannis‐Dymand, L., Millear, P., … & Allen, A. (2022). Early maladaptive schemas in eating disorders: A systematic review. European Eating Disorders Review, 30(1), 3-22. Link to article
Philosophy and Values
Human beings are meaning-seeking creatures. Our need for meaning is a fundamental attribute that is unique to humans, which separates us from all other species on the planet.
Meaning blossoms from our beliefs and values about ourselves, others, and the world. Beliefs and values are central elements that influence emotions and behaviour, and they help give us direction and meaning in what sometimes seems to be a confusing and meaningless world.
For this reason, Odyssey Psychology wants to share its core values with you. We hope that our values add purpose to Odyssey Psychology and help direct the service in becoming one that can best support the needs and growth of our clients and the Sunshine Coast community.
Integrity
Integrity encapsulates a range of values that we pride ourselves on, such as honesty, transparency, equity, and moral virtue. Odyssey Psychology exists to support the journey and growth of our clients. We are dedicated to doing our best to put our client’s needs first and upholding the highest degree of ethical standards.
Arete
‘Arete’ is an ancient Greek word that is translated most closely to the English word ‘excellence’. Arete flows into the idea of integrity and upholding moral virtues. It also relates to living up to one’s potential or doing the best one can despite the circumstances. Odyssey Psychology endeavours to act in accordance with its values and to offer a service that meets our clients’ needs. A service that we can be proud of. We also hope to be an influential part of our clients’ journey to reach their potential.
Empowerment and becoming
Humans are not static beings but constantly changing and becoming. Issues can arise (e.g., grief and depression) when we resist change or are caught in previous states of being (e.g., negative self-belief, trauma, and anxiety), preventing us from moving towards our goals and aspirations. It is a goal of Odyssey Psychology to help clients recognise their intrinsic strengths and value, and to reconnect with the emotions that serve to protect them. We aim to support and empower clients to regain control of their lives so they can continue their journey to becoming the best version of the person they want to be.
