Nereda Murray Psychologist

I work collaboratively with clients to support their personal growth, self-awareness, adaptive function and reduced distress. I work with children, adolescents and adults seeking support for exposure to trauma, suicidal ideation, affective and mood disorders, anxiety-related disorders, and behavioural and family system challenges. My client-centred approach puts emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship that utilises a clients’ strengths and goals to build skills and improve function through evidence-based interventions. I offer a variety of expressive communication modes including art techniques, to assist in engagement and reach a deeper understanding of the internal experience. I work to address not only the symptoms effecting daily function, but also the core beliefs that drive maladaptive thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I specialise in EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and the use of Mindfulness. Nereda’s Qualifications & Experience Nereda is a Registered Psychologist who commenced working at The READ Clinic in 2020. Nereda began her professional career as a Visual Arts teacher and subsequently Head Teacher in public education. In 2011 she began retraining to become a psychologist, and graduated from the University of New England in 2018 with a Masters of Professional Psychology after first completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts (First Class Honours). Nereda worked as a School Psychologist for the Department of Education NSW in 2018/19. In addition, Nereda has completed advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and previously completed the Phoenix Australia Trauma-focussed therapy for children course.