Chelsea is a Clinical Psychologist with 8+ years experience working in the public sector, private psychiatric hospital settings and private practice. Blossom Clinical Psychology is her passion project to help people, who might normally find it challenging to access therapy for physical or emotional reasons, access important mental health support. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, music, gardening and reading.
Chelsea is passionate and excited about personal growth and is continually amazed by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. She holds a nurturing therapeutic space, built on her values of respect, equality, acceptance, compassion, honesty and trust.
Chelsea takes a holistic clinical approach to empower her clients to live a meaningful and contented life. She uses the following evidence-based treatment approaches:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (also for sleep and eating disorders)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Schema Therapy
Mindfulness
Interpersonal Therapy
Chelsea works with people aged 16 and over. She often works with people needing help with:
Anxiety issues and disorders
Grief and Loss
Perinatal period and pregnancy
Illness/terminal illness
Sleep issues
ADHD - assessment and therapy for ADHD
Eating Disorders
Older adults
Stress management
Obsessive-compulsive issues and disorders
Mood issues (i.e. depression) and disorders
Individuals living with disability
Identity, shame and self-esteem issues
Body image issues
Life changes
Skill development in regulating emotions and tolerating distress
Assessment and diagnostic clarification
Unfortunately at present Chelsea does not treat trauma or personality disorders.