Katie is a Registered Psychologist & Clinical Psychology Registrar with experience working in a variety of public and private health settings with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. She has worked in both hospital and community settings with a wide range of presentations; and is experienced in both individual therapy and group facilitation.
Katie has training in a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Circle of Security Parenting, and PEERS social skills training.
Alongside working at Kids in Mind Psychology, Katie works as a Psychologist at a private hospital, delivering group therapy programs to young adults and adults.
Areas of Interest
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Specific phobias
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Emotion regulation issues
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Parenting concerns
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Behavioural difficulties
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Stress management
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Anger management
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Grief and loss
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Friendship issues/bullying
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Relationship difficulties
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Social skills
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Psychometric testing, including identification of learning disorders and ADHD
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class I), Macquarie University
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Master of Psychology (Clinical), Australian Catholic University
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Certified Circle of Security Parenting® Facilitator
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Certified PEERS® Social Skills for Adolescents Facilitator
Professional Memberships
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Full registration with Psychology Board of Australia
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Member of Australian Psychology Society
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Currently completing Clinical Psychology Registrar Program
Consulting Days: Mondays & Saturdays
Katie Hunter