Clinical and Family Psychologist

B.Psych (Hons), PhD (Clinical)

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Hi, My name is Rhiarne and I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families regarding a range of issues including parenting difficulties, grief and loss, behavioural problems, depression, anxiety, and social difficulties. I am passionate about assisting children and adolescents with internalising difficulties, via creative Cognitive-Behavioural, Narrative, Solution-Focused and Experiential Therapy frameworks. I am a trained family psychologist, being able to assist families with complex and systemic issues. At times it is evident that a child or adolescent’s psychological difficulties are embedded in more family interaction patterns. I values being able to work with the larger family context via systemic approaches to ensure the most optimal treatment possible.

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My PhD thesis was focused on early adolescent's peer relationships, relational aggression and emotional wellbeing. Research findings have been published internationally and also presented at international academic conferences. I provide clinical support and strategies for children and adolescents who struggle with peer group dynamics and emotional difficulties that can occur.

 

I also have a strong background in providing treatment to adults for difficulties such as postnatal support, anxiety, depression, stress-management, relationship struggles, parenting adjustment, parenting skills support, lifestyle management and self-esteem. I really have a particular passion for mother-care support and empowerment, but my passion extends from the clinic room, also recently having commenced providing Mother support retreats in the Byron Bay region.

 

I have been working as a Psychologist since 2004 in a variety of settings including Child Community Health, Lifeline Children’s Counselling Service, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy at Griffith University, Brisbane Catholic Education Guidance Counselling, and has worked in her own private practice since 2009. I have also conducted numerous children’s emotional support groups, provided training and education to the community as well as sessionally lectured at Griffith University. I also provide regular clinical supervision to fellow psychologists and other mental health professionals for their professional development/registration. I consult with external health agencies and providers including RSL Qld, AbbVie and Bellamy's Organic, providing training and education. You may find some of my Podcasts and Videos available on Spotify and YouTube (see below links).

 

Clinical Psychology Medicare rebates are available for my clinical and counselling psychology services, and some limited after school hours appointments and onsite consultations are also available (e.g. school observations, teacher meetings). NDIS support can also provided for those on self-managed plans.