Kirsten is a clinical psychologist with a doctoral degree who has been working as a psychologist since 2001. She has worked with both adults and children in the public system; in emergency, inpatient and community settings. Kirsten has experience in treating a range of mental health issues. She has a particular interest in perinatal psychology and has experience in the treatment of perinatal mental health concerns including adjustment to pregnancy and parenthood, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, parent-child bonding, and relationship issues. Kirsten is a certified Circle of Security parenting educator and utilises a range of therapeutic approaches.
Areas of special interest include:
Pregnancy;
Antenatal depression and anxiety;
Birth Trauma;
Premature Birth;
Postnatal depression & anxiety;
Parent-infant bonding& attachment;
Adjustment issues;
Parenting stress;
Relationship issues; &
Family of origin issues.