About Us

Build long-term expertise in a meaningful and high demand area of psychology

The Gut Centre is a busy and well-established private practice dedicated to gut–brain health, located in Paddington, Brisbane, with additional clinics in Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast. 

Our mission is to restore the lives of people living with gut disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care that supports long-term wellbeing. We work with adults, adolescents and children experiencing IBS and complex gastrointestinal conditions.

Our team combines clinical expertise with a warm, personalised approach, offering a collaborative and supportive environment where clinicians can develop their skills and do meaningful work.

The Role

We are seeking a Psychologist with an interest in health psychology who is looking to build long-term expertise in gut–brain therapy. This role is suited to clinicians who value working in a focused clinical area and who share our commitment to compassion, integrity, and excellence in care.

About the Role

• Provide therapy to adults, adolescents and children

• Deliver evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, gut directed hypnotherapy and other gut-focused therapies

Please note:

Experience in hypnotherapy is not required. Training in gut-directed hypnotherapy is provided as part of your introduction to the role.

• Work with a consistent caseload of gut–brain presentations
• Provide sessions in-person (Paddington), some telehealth
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and referring medical practitioners

You will support patients experiencing:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Functional gut symptoms (bloating, nausea, abdominal pain, reflux, dyspepsia)
• Complex and treatment-resistant gut conditions
• Coeliac disease and IBD (counselling support) and more 

About The Gut Centre

Founded by Clinical Psychologist Dr Jim Kantidakis (18+ years experience), The Gut Centre is a pioneering clinic exclusively dedicated to gut–brain therapy. We work closely with medical specialists to deliver tailored therapies that help reduce symptoms, rebuild confidence, and support long-term wellbeing.

Why This Role

• Work within a defined clinical area with strong and growing demand

• See meaningful patient progress and outcomes
• Build depth in health psychology, chronic illness and mind–body work
• Join a warm, supportive and collaborative team

Our Approach

• Evidence-based care grounded in research

• Person-centred treatment
• Ongoing learning, clinical excellence and innovation

Who This Role Is For

This position is suited to psychologists who:

• Have an interest in health psychology, chronic illness or mind–body conditions
• Are confident working with or interested in working with adults, adolescents and children
• Are seeking a long-term role in private practice
• Prefer to develop depth in a focused clinical area rather than remain a generalist

Working Arrangement

We are open to both employment and contractor arrangements, with a focus on supporting long-term clinical development and integration within the team.

Important

We are building a team of clinicians committed to long-term development in gut–brain therapy.

This role is not designed as a short-term training position and may not suit those planning to move into independent practice in the near future.

Requirements

• AHPRA registration (Clinical Psychologist or Registered Psychologist)

• Experience with CBT, ACT or other evidence-based therapies
• Interest in gastrointestinal conditions or health psychology

Apply

Please forward your CV and cover letter to [email protected] or contact Dr Jim Kantidakis on 0438 711 101for a confidential discussion.