About
Katherine (she/her) is an experienced and attuned Clinical Psychologist, who is passionate about resilience and authenticity, considering these essential components of human flourishing. Within a welcoming space, Katherine values working in partnership with clients to explore their personal history and meet their present needs. She fosters an environment of wisdom, candour and self-reflection in order to promote meaningful change and wellbeing.
Katherine has extensive experience working in community mental health, in areas such as sexual health, interpersonal assault, complex trauma, pain management and substance dependence. She draws on multiple evidenced-based treatments including ACT, CBT, DBT, Schema, and Mindfulness-based interventions. Katherine works primarily from a relational framework, which acknowledges that the relationships we have with others often impact the connection we have with ourselves.
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She holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology (University of Technology Sydney) and an
Honours degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Psychology (University of Sydney).
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Katherine is available for consultation and provides regular commentary for some of
Australia’s largest publications including The Guardian.
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Current openings:
Balmain, Mona Vale & online
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Special interests.
Emotional dysregulation
Interpersonal challenges
Stress and burnout
Adjustment to life changes
Grief, loss and bereavement
Self-esteem and identity
Perfectionism and related procrastination
Trauma healing
Survivors of childhood adversity
Relationship difficulties
Complex family dynamics
Managing overwhelming emotions
LGBTQIA+ identifying people
Chronic health conditions (e.g. PLHIV+)
Body and sex positivity
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Depression and mood disorders
Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders
Sexual and reproductive health
Managing complex family dynamics
Issues related to addictions
Body dissatisfaction
Pain management
Assertiveness training
Areas of specialisation
Fees.
Standard consultations are $270. ​
You may be entitled to a rebate through Medicare, which reduces session cost by half (after a rebate of $145.25 for up to 10 sessions per year). Please discuss with your GP for details and access to a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
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