Clinical Psychologist
M Psych (Clinical); B Psych (Hons); MAPS
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist and board approved clinical supervisor. Kate has over 10 years of clinical experience predominantly in private practice as well as in the educational system as a School Psychologist. Kate enjoys working with parents, children, and adolescents, with interventions primarily based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Kate borrows from other models such as ACT and DBT and is a trained facilitator in the Incredible Years Parenting Program. Kate brings a high level of energy and curiosity to her sessions, engaging and motivating those around her.
As a mum to two young children herself, Kate is currently enjoying putting the evidence-based behaviour management strategies into practice. Honestly, really enjoying it!
Psychologist, Clinical Registrar
M Psych (Clinical); B Psych (Hons); MAPS
Nat is a Psychologist and Clinical Registrar who has experience in a range of settings including public health inpatient and outpatient services for those with complex mental health and trauma related conditions and challenges with substance use as well as private services working with people experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, personality disorders and difficulties adjusting in everyday life. She works with children, adolescents and adults to help people understand themselves and grow through life's adversities using CBT, ACT, DBT informed and motivational interviewing approaches. Her particular area of interest is helping those who have experienced trauma to regain quality of life and she is currently undertaking a PhD looking at how to improve outcomes for military veterans after service-related trauma. She has a warm, caring and authentic style and enjoys working collaboratively with her clients and those who support them.
Nat comes from a Defence and corporate background and understands the unique challenges these lifestyles can present for individuals and their families. She is a mum to three grown boys and one step-daughter and absolutely loves embracing the changes that every stage in life brings.
COMMON PRESENTATIONS INCLUDE:
- Emotion Regulation Difficulties
- Self-harming Behaviours
- Panic Attacks
- Sleeping Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Social Difficulties
- School Refusal
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Gender Dysphoria
- Drug or Alcohol use / Addiction Difficulties
- Behavioural Difficulties
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Intellectual Disability
- Bereavement
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Cognitive assessments
- Educational Assessments
- ADHD assessments
Please note that we are not currently completing psychometric assessments for children under the age of 6.
We are also not completing formal ASD assessments. Following interview, observation and screening tools, we will refer you elsewhere for formal assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, if appropriate.
Seeking expressions of interest for a social skills group for NDIS participants with a diagnosis of ASD (L1/L2) who would like to meet other like-minded kids the Autism Spectrum and engage in group problem solving activities.
Group will look to run in 2024 pending interest and availability.
Group to be facilitated by Kate Preston, Clinical Psychologist.
Seeking expressions of interest for parenting groups in 2024. This group is appropriate for parents who would like to further develop behaviour management strategies in their homes. The group would run for 2 hrs on a Monday evening for 10 weeks.
Group will look to run in 2024 pending interest and availability.
Group to be facilitated by Kate Preston, Clinical Psychologist.
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