Streatfeild & Co Psychology (Psychology, Mental Health and Telehealth Services)

Get to know Streatfeild & Co Psychology (Psychology, Mental Health and Telehealth Services)

From Streatfeild & Co Psychology (Psychology, Mental Health and Telehealth Services)'s website.

• Our approach

  The clinic uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapies. During a typical therapy session, you and your clinician meet for 50 minutes in a confidential space (face-to-face or via telehealth). In the first session, your clinician will review important paperwork and discuss your reasons for attending, asking questions about your background, family history, school or work experiences, and social life. Over the first one to three sessions, you'll discuss your main goals for therapy and develop a treatment plan. In following sessions, your clinician will use evidence-based therapies to address your main concerns and help you achieve your goals. Therapy is a collaborative space where strong emotions may arise as you process difficult experiences, but your clinician will work with you to regulate and understand these emotions over the course of treatment.

• Working with families

  The clinic involves families and carers as part of comprehensive assessment and support. During psychometric assessments for diagnoses such as ADHD, autism, and learning disorders, parents and teachers are asked to complete questionnaires and surveys to provide information about the child's functioning across different settings. For families with children who have specific behavioural needs, specialised parenting and carer sessions are offered to provide guidance, support, and evidence-based techniques to enhance family wellbeing. The clinic also provides parent-child work and family therapy as part of their intervention approaches. Additionally, the clinic mentions family history as part of the initial assessment process, recognising the importance of understanding the broader family context in treatment planning.

• Meet the team

  The clinical team includes psychologists with varied specialisations and experience levels. Katrina Streatfeild, the Clinic Principal, is a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience in child and adult assessment and intervention for trauma and mental health disorders, offering EMDR interventions. Kaitlyn Attree is a Clinical Psychologist who uses a neuro-affirming approach, supporting adolescents and adults with neurodivergent traits, trauma, and attachment concerns. Margaret Bailey is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years' experience treating eating disorders and mental health conditions in young people. Dr Catherine Kelly is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in work with children, young people, and families experiencing mental illness, trauma, and neurological differences. Rosalee Laird is a Registered Psychologist with 4 years' experience supporting young people aged 12–25 and their families. Shianne Vuk and Brad Rooney are Registered Psychologists and Accredited NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioners experienced with autism, intellectual disabilities, and positive behaviour therapy. Sally O'Connor and Tony Wheeler (a Child and Family Therapist with over 20 years in the disability field) round out a diverse team trained in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

• Your first visit

  Your first appointment begins with your clinician reviewing important paperwork and discussing general housekeeping matters. This is your opportunity to discuss your reasons for attending therapy and share what has brought you in. Your clinician will ask questions to better understand your background, including family history, school or work experiences, and your social life. Together, you'll discuss your main goals for therapy and develop a treatment plan that will guide your following sessions. This initial process typically takes one to three sessions as your clinician gathers comprehensive information to understand your needs and tailor the therapeutic approach accordingly.