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Kate completed her Master degree in Clinical Psychology at Edith Cowan University, and has attained endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychological Board of Australia. She has had clinical experience in a range of settings, including private practice as well as rehabilitation and hospitals, and has worked with individuals across the lifespan. Kate has experience working with trauma and is trained in - Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). In session, she utilises a range of evidence-based therapies including - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), - Psychodynamic Therapy, - Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), - Exposure-based Response Prevention Therapy - Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Kate is committed to providing the highest quality service to each of her clients. She believes it is vital that clinicians work in a respectful and collaborative manner with clients, walking alongside them ever-mindful of their own personal values. Kate seeks to integrate the ever-evolving body of psychological knowledge with a warm and humanistic client-centered approach to therapy.

Richard is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 10 years experience in counselling, as well as assessment and treatment of psychological issues. He has worked in general and psychiatric hospitals, university student counselling services and community support, providing group and individual counselling to a broad range of clients. He is dedicated to helping clients identify recurring life patterns, foster self-development, manage distressing emotions, and identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviours. Richard helps clients understand the impact of development and early life experiences on current thoughts, feelings and behaviours. He encourages clients to develop new skills to promote change, including: managing distressing emotions more effectively, taking control of destructive patterns of behaviour, and applying mindfulness principles to enhance focus and motivation. Richard has substantial experience working with chronic depression and anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and issues of attachment and life transitions, including cross-cultural and LGBT concerns. Richard has completed 7 years of approved training in psychology, including the following: 4 year undergraduate Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology, followed by a 3 years Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. The Doctorate includes 2 ½ years of internship training in varied psychiatric settings under the supervision of trained supervisors.