Dr Amber Kelly Psychologist

Mynd Psychological Consulting MYND Psychological Consulting, 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122

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Mynd Psychological Consulting MYND Psychological Consulting, 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, 3122
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Overview

Dr Amber Kelly a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) has over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors. Amber is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLIN). Amber is passionate about improving the health of children and adolescents using evidence-based practice and a warm, engaging interpersonal style. Amber has completed research in the areas of self-concept, subjective well-being and quality of life. She uses this expertise to guide her work in supporting young people and their families to build a stronger and healthier view of oneself, increase resilience and flourish in life. Amber’s therapeutic approach encompasses cognitive- behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and interventions drawn from positive psychology.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • BA App Science (Psych) Hons
  • DPsych Clinical Psychology (Child and Adolescent)

Accreditations

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
  • Member of the College of Clinical Psychologists (CCLIN)

Certifications

  • Single-Session Intervention, Peer Support Facilitator

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Child Psychology
  • Depression
  • Family Therapy
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Psychopathology assessment
  • School Issues
  • School readiness
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Conduct disorders

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Positive Psychology

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Families
  • People with disabilities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions