Ms Karen Barnes Psychologist

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Overview

I am a registered psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Association. I have a particular interest and experience in the area of neurodiversity and hold memberships to various organisations within this area. I am a neuro-affirming practitioner which aligns with my person-centred, strengths-based approach to all people that I work with.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology
  • NDIS Registered Behaviour Support Practitioner

Accreditations

  • Full Member of Australian Psychological Society - MAPS

Fees/Services

Others

  • NDIS - Self or Plan Managed (currently only available through telehealth)A$222.99
  • Remote screening and assessment recommendations - Email onlyA$150.00

In-clinic consultation

  • Individual session - MHCP (no current capacity)A$220.00
  • Individual Therapy Session (no current capacity)A$220.00

Online consultation

  • 'Meet the psychologist' Introductory SessionA$29.00
  • Assessment Screening (Email) and recommendations (50min session with psychologist and a written summary).A$330.00
  • Individual telehealth session - MHCPA$220.00
  • Individual Therapy Session - TelehealthA$220.00
  • Remote screening and assessment recommendations - with psychologist feedback (25mins)A$220.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Behaviour Problems
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Developmental disorders
  • Disabilities
  • General Psychology
  • Grief and Loss
  • Impulsive Behaviours
  • LGBTI issues
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Mental health
  • Neurodivergence
  • Neuropsychological assessment
  • Personal Development
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychotherapy
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Self-Harm
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Workshops

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • People with disabilities
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
  • Non-Binary People
  • LGBTIQ

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations