Katie is a Clinical Psychologist with over six years experience working in government and private practice settings. She brings warmth and empathy to her therapy sessions and is dedicated to helping clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves in a safe, judgement-free environment. Katie works hard to cultivate strong therapeutic relationships built on compassion, trust, and mutual respect.
Katie has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and wellbeing, in particular supporting individuals as they adjust to pregnancy or their new life as a new parent. She understands how our early life experiences can shape our current functioning. Katie also supports parents through grief and loss, premature birth and birth trauma.
She utilises a collaborative and flexible approach, applying a range of evidence-based interventions that are tailored to suit her client’s individual needs. This includes components from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema therapy.
Katie is interested in working with clients across a range of concerns, including:
- Preconception, including fertility issues
- Pregnancy
- Miscarriage, stillbirth, termination and infant loss
- Adjustment to parenting (e.g., navigating the life transition and impact on relationships, friendships, self-identity, etc.)
- Perinatal depression and anxiety
- Premature birth
- Parenting
- Family dynamics
- ADHD
- Binge eating disorder
- Return to work
- Gender disappointment
* Please note Katie does not engage in WorkCover claims or Medico-Legal and Family Court reports.
