Position: Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical)
Background:
Heather is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in health and mental health care settings in Perth, Western Australia and Melbourne, Australia. She is passionate about the mind-body connection, how psychological, social and physical factors interact with each other to determine our health and wellbeing.
Heather started out as a nurse and this grew her interest in how our body responds to trauma, worry and stress, and how health problems affect mental health and wellbeing. She then studied Psychology and now uses holistic approaches to therapy that consider mind and body. For example, Heather works with clients to improve communication between the mind and the gut to relieve symptoms of IBS, and teaches clients to notice how their body responds to stress to allow them to manage better during stressful periods.
“Over the past year or so we’ve all experienced a lot of change and associated stress which can feel overwhelming and cause us to feel stuck in our relationships and work. Therapy can help to move you forward in the direction of the deeply satisfying and meaningful life that you truly deserve.”
Heather’s approach to therapy is warm and compassionate. Once she knows a bit about you and what your main concerns are she can help you to find a clear path through difficulties, and to set goals to help you resolve these. Heather uses approaches that teach practical skills and strategies that can you to safely connect and to reshape unhelpful behaviours so that you can navigate daily experiences in new ways. She also helps individuals to identify core values that inspire and motivate behavioural change in all areas of your life, and to learn psychological skills to effectively handle painful thoughts and feelings.