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Catherine Gaussen: Clinical Psychologist
I am a Clinical Psychologist with full registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). I hold a masters degree in Clinical Psychology and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. I specialise in Schema Therapy and have spent the last 7 years training extensively in this approach, allowing me to offer clients a deep, well-grounded understanding of how early experiences shape patterns in adulthood.
I have worked therapeutically in private, university, community and government settings. This has generated a diverse knowledge base and skillset which enables treatment for a variety of individual needs across the lifespan and cross-culturally. I believe that the relationship between a psychologist and client is central to therapy and am collaborative, non-judgemental and compassionate. I am skilled at considering client preferences when selecting and utilising treatment approaches.
I have training and experience in delivering a variety of therapeutic approaches including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Integrated CBT, Trauma-Informed CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Motivational Interviewing, and Integrated Family Intervention for Child Conduct Problems.
My areas of experience and interest for ages 18 and upwards include:
- Depression and low mood
- Post and perinatal depression
- Adjustment disorder
- Stress management
- Anxiety disorders – including panic disorders, specific phobias and social anxiety
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Trichotillomania
- Risky behaviours, including self-harm
- Self-esteem, self-worth and confidence
- Grief and loss
- Complex trauma (repeated trauma from childhood)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Longstanding interpersonal difficulties
- Longstanding social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Domestic violence
- Building assertive communication
- Work/life balance