Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society
NDIS provider, Workcover, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Legal Services
Natalie has been practicing as a Consulting Psychologist for 8 years across various roles in private and public sectors including corrections, employment services, private practice and has extensive experience working with NDIS clients. She has a special interest in forensics, gerontology, and disability, and is experienced in working with adolescents and adults with complex and acute mental health presentations.
Natalie is an empathetic, person-centred psychologist. She draws upon significant life experience within her therapeutic approach. Natalie is passionate about assisting clients to identify their strengths and overcome mental health barriers through evidence-based assessments and interventions including dialectical behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, brief solution focused therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy and trauma focused therapy with a focus on goal setting and attainment. She encompasses a philosophy “there is always a solution to any problem”.
Key areas of experience
- Assessing, diagnosing, and providing evidence – based interventions for complex mental health presentations.
- Gambling, alcohol and substance use disorders
- Personality Disorders
- ADHD and ASD
- Perceptual disturbances and thought disorders
- Bipolar and other affective disorders
- PTSD and trauma related disorders
- Grief and bereavement
- Somatic disorders
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Broad knowledge of and works collaboratively with a wide variety of community health services and professionals.
- Preparation of diagnostic and cognitive functioning reports (NDIS, Workcover, GP’s)
- Appointments in clinic and via telehealth
In her spare time, Natalie enjoys recreational pursuits and hobbies including singing, dancing, reading and a lifelong love of animals. Having travelled extensively, Natalie also has a rich level of cross-cultural understanding.
To enquire or to book an appointment, please email: hello@mind-care.net.au