Katherine Ritchens Psychologist

Aspire Health & Psychology ( Werribee) 7 Princes Hwy, Werribee, Victoria, 3030

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Overview

Days Available: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Katherine has experience working in research, mental health and hospital settings and she takes a collaborative and evidence-based approach to working with adults across the lifespan. Katherine uses therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness, and draws upon a client’s values, strengths, and goals to support their journey towards a meaningful and fulfilling life. Katherine has a warm and compassionate style, and she understands the importance of developing a secure and trusting relationship with clients. She believes that taking the time to understand a person’s experiences and supporting the development of knowledge and helpful skills is essential in helping people attain positive mental health, wellbeing and happiness for the future.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Graduate Diploma in Education
  • Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  • Master of Psychology
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certifications

  • Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia/AHPRA - AHPRA Endorsement – Clinical Psychology. Member – Australian Psychological Society

Fees/Services

In-clinic consultation

  • In person counselling

Online consultation

  • Online counselling

Phone consultation

  • Phone Consultation

Working Hours

This Week

Wednesday:11:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday:9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday:8:30 am - 11:30 am

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Geriatrics
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Pain Management
  • Anger Management
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Brain injuries
  • Bullying
  • Career and Vocational Planning
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Disabilities
  • Emotional abuse
  • Health psychology
  • Mediation
  • Menopause
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Palliative Care
  • Panic Attacks
  • Phobias
  • Post-Natal Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Religious Issues
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Workplace Issues

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Schema Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults

Services

  • Wheelchair access
  • Online consultations