Provides a high-quality, evidence-based intervention, tailored for each client. Amy is committed to establishing a genuine therapeutic alliance with each client, to build shared understanding around presenting concerns, goals for treatment and treatment progress.
Amy is a fully registered Psychologist and has undertaken extensive postgraduate training in the assessment and treatment of a range of complex mental health disorders, including the following:
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
· Panic Disorder
· Childhood Abuse and Trauma
· Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
· Eating Disorders
· Neurodevelopmental Disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Intellectual Disability)
· Addiction Disorders/Substance Abuse Disorders
· Personality Disorders
· Grief and Bereavement
· LGBTQIA+ Support
· Anger management
· Behavioural problems
Current area of practice
· Individual therapy sessions
· Across the lifespan from birth to older adults
· Medicare rebates are available for eligible clients
· Private health insurance rebates may be available for eligible clients
Qualifications
· Bachelor of Psychological Science, First Class Honours (University of Queensland)
· Currently undertaking PhD in Clinical Psychology (Griffith University)
Registrations
· Fully registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
· Clinical psychology registrar (AHPRA)
· Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
· Approved Medicare Provider
Amy is currently writing her PhD (Clinical Psychology) in the area of body image and more specifically, the cognitive-affective processes involved in body-focused checking behaviours. Amy has an interest in the area of perinatal mental health and parent-child attachment, having completed an intensive training course in 2023 run by the Perinatal Training Centre in Australia.
Amy therapeutic approach is one of curiosity, compassion and respect.
