Denise Hardingham (She/her)Psychologist

location

Info

Phone02 8419 0674(Landline)Websitewww.chercheuse.com.audenise@thestrengthscentre.com
Chercheuse Psychology Unit 2, 16 George St, HORNSBY, New South Wales, 2077
Map for Unit 2, 16 George St, HORNSBY, New South Wales, 2077

Overview

Denise is an experienced general psychologist, clinical registrar and NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner. Her areas of interest include child, adolescent and disability support. In particular Denise works with neurodivergent individuals across the lifespan - from early childhood to mature adults. Skilled in psychoeducational assessment, tailored person-centred and solution focused intervention, capacity and skill building therapeutic supports, positive behaviour interventions, therapeutic and behavioural interventions in early childhood, psychoeducation and case management. She has extensive experience in disability support and schools. Denise was the inaugural president of Australian Psychologists and Counsellors' in Schools -South Eastern Australia (APACS-SEA) and has been a long term committee member at both local and national levels for APACS. Denise is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society, Association of Australian Psychologists Inc. She also holds current NESA teaching accreditation (qualified and accredited teacher). More recently Denise has gained clinical skills and experience supporting neurodivergent woman in the perinatal period. This service is available AUstralia wide online. Denise is passionate about supporting children, young people and families.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
  • Master of Teaching (School Counselling)

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday:9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday:1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturday:10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Academic Performance
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Child Psychology
  • Coping with disability
  • Depression
  • Developmental disorders
  • Disabilities
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Parent/Caregiver Training
  • Psychotherapy
  • School Issues
  • School readiness
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma

Modalities

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychoeducation
  • Psychotherapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Families
  • People with disabilities
  • Women
  • LGBTIQ

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations
  • School Visits