I work with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. I commonly support people with:
I am a registered psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting adults from many different backgrounds and life experiences. I aim to build honest therapeutic relationships where you can feel safe to engage with therapy at a pace that feels steady and sustainable. I work flexibly using evidence-based approaches, recognising that no single approach suits everyone, and adjust the work so it remains both clinically sound and personally meaningful.
My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience, including several years working within healthcare, mental health, and disability systems prior to becoming a psychologist. This has influenced how I approach therapy, with an awareness of how systems can support people at times and add complexity at others, while keeping the focus on you as a whole person rather than just the difficulties you are facing.
I am committed to providing trauma-informed and neuroaffirming care. I work alongside clients to explore and make sense of their experiences with curiosity and compassion. I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent people, and I am mindful of how differences in attention, sensory processing, communication, and energy can shape daily life and therapy itself. I hold the view that “we do well when we can”, and support people to build self-understanding alongside practical changes, so life feels more manageable and better aligned with their needs.
Catherine takes a collaborative, personalised approach to therapy. She works with you to understand what’s bringing you in, your goals, and the patterns shaping things day to day, then develops a treatment plan that’s tailored to you and reviewed as you go. Some of the approaches she may draw on include:
