Ms Genevieve Cushan-Kain Psychologist

Genevieve brings a warm, compassionate, and engaging approach, creating a safe and nurturing space for her clients. She has extensive experience in private, public, and community settings, as well as a background in research comparing evidence-based treatments for a wide range of eating disorders. Employing a strengths-based model, Genevieve recognises the distinct value of each individual and their capacity to cultivate inner resilience, greater self-compassion, meaning, and fulfilment in life. Genevieve adopts a collaborative and holistic approach to assist individuals overcome the psychological barriers toward improved mental health and overall wellbeing. Integrating multiple therapeutic modalities, Genevieve draws from a diverse range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Therapy. She collaborates closely with clients to establish a comfortable and trusting relationship, tailoring therapy to best meet their individual needs. Genevieve has experience in counselling individuals dealing with a wide range of challenges. She is particularly interested in working with older adolescents and adults who are dealing with trauma, eating disorders, relationship breakdowns, personality difficulties, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and grief and loss.