About me

Kirsten is a warm and empathic psychologist. She is passionate about walking alongside adolescents and adults, as they navigate various challenges. Her practice consists of a holistic, person-centered, and creative approach, to improving mental health and overall wellbeing. 

She has experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs support, the disability sector, forensic settings, community clinics, and working extensively with young people to help them reach their potential (eg headspace, University of Queensland). 

When she is not at the clinic, she is painting, playing Dungeons and Dragons, as well as exploring handmade markets with friends. 

Areas of interest

• Adolescents and Young People 

• Anxiety disorders

• Mood disorders

• Life transitions 

• Grief and Loss 

• Improving Motivation

• Improving stress resilience 

Therapeutic approaches: 

• Compassion-focused therapy 

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Expressive therapies (eg. Narrative therapy) 

• Motivational Interviewing 

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Psychological Science (honours) 

• Masters in Psychology (Counselling) 

• Psychologist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 

• Counselling Psychologist Registrar (completing endorsement program in Counselling Psychology)