Making the decision to seek help or engage in therapy is not always easy. It can feel daunting to talk about the issues that are causing you distress. It is important to find someone who listens to you and whom you feel you can trust. Training, skill, and experience are important, but so is the willingness to engage with you as a person.
Therapy is for anyone. We all have patterns of thinking, reacting, and behaving that are not in our best interest or which served a purpose in the past but are no longer needed. Equally, we have inner resources and strengths of which we are sometimes not aware. Therapy can improve immediate issues plus teach skills for tackling future problems.
Most of my therapy is short-term, designed to achieve long-lasting results in the minimum time by using therapies proven to be effective. Longer-term therapy is available for those who require it, as are periodic ‘mental health booster’ sessions.
Therapy and assessments are offered to people across the age span, from childhood to late adulthood. Therapy can be conducted with individuals, couples, or family groups.
Assessments can include identification of learning disorders, evaluation of intellectual ability, vocational assessment, or diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.
Therapy is offered for a broad variety of human issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, stress management, work issues, trauma, relationships, and life changes.
Further information about the services provided, can be found on the Services tab.
Kate does not write legal reports or provide therapy to sexual offenders.
I originally trained as a social worker, with a strong emphasis in my training on wellbeing and psychological health. I pursued studies in psychology while working as a social worker in a variety of settings, and have worked predominantly in private practice for over 20
years. Having worked in both city and rural settings, I have had the privilege of a broader diversity of work than is typical for most practitioners.
I am a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. I am an accredited Clinical Psychologist with Medicare and registered provider of services for private health funds.
I am located in Hindmarsh, an inner west suburb, less than 5km from the Adelaide CBD.
If you’d like more information about me, check out the About Me section.
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist. However, with a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your doctor, Medicare rebates can be claimed for some consultations. Alternatively, private health fund rebates might apply. A discount is offered for payment on the day of appointment by cash, electronic funds transfer, or EFTPOS.
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