Catherine has a particular interest in supporting adults who are seeking to improve their psychological wellbeing, navigate life’s challenges, and pursue meaningful personal growth. She works collaboratively with individuals to develop greater psychological flexibility, self-awareness, resilience and confidence while strengthening their connection to their values, relationships, and what matters most to them.
Catherine offers brief, focused psychological intervention for individuals who would like assistance to address specific concerns. She also provides longer-term psychological therapy for individuals seeking to better understand themselves, strengthen their coping strategies, and work towards improved emotional wellbeing through compassionate self-reflection and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.
Catherine welcomes enquiries from adults experiencing concerns including anxiety, perfectionism, excessive worry or overthinking, indecision, emotional distress, low confidence, burnout, relationship difficulties, adjustment to health challenges, and the demands of caregiving.
Catherine is committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and culturally safe practice where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, heard and valued. She welcomes people of all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, faiths and life experiences.
Medicare rebates are available with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from a GP or psychiatrist.
Referrals are also accepted through WorkSafe Victoria, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), where appropriate.
Registration
- Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)
- Registration Number: PSY0001120216
- Area of Practice Endorsement: Clinical Neuropsychology
- Board Approved Supervisor (Psychology)
Professional Memberships
- Australian Psychological Society – Member
- Fellow, APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists
Additional Professional Training
- TRTP Practitioner
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist – Level 1
Qualifications
- Master of Science (Clinical Neuropsychology)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Psychology)
- Diploma of Integrated Interpersonal Therapy
Areas Catherine Commonly Works With
- Health anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Generalised anxiety
- Excessive worry and overthinking
- Adjustment to chronic illness
- Adjustment to significant life transitions
- Specific fears and phobias
- Trauma-related difficulties
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Burnout
- Imposter syndrome
- Stress management
Therapeutic Approaches
Catherine draws on a range of evidence-informed psychological approaches, tailoring therapy to each person’s goals, preferences and clinical needs. These may include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP)
Previous Professional Experience
Catherine has more than 30 years’ experience working as a psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist across public, not-for-profit and private health settings. Her experience includes:
- Adult Psychiatry
- Aged Psychiatry
- Chronic Progressive Neurology Services
- Acquired Brain Injury Services
- Rehabilitation Settings
- Private Psychology Practice