Pete Cassey Psychologist

Therapy with Pete Therapy with me is grounded in the belief that our perceptions strongly shape how we experience the world. While these perceptions can be helpful, they can also make life more difficult than it needs to be. Part of our work together involves exploring these patterns and developing more flexible and supportive ways of relating to thoughts, emotions, and challenges. I aim to understand the person I am working with — where you have been, where you are now, and what you would like to work toward. My therapeutic style is collaborative, curious, and compassionate, while remaining realistic and goal-focused. A key foundation of my approach is fostering self-compassion and self-understanding. I draw on evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adapt my work to suit each individual’s needs, values, and circumstances. I strive to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make changes that align with what matters most to them. Pete's Qualifications & Experience Pete is a Registered Psychologist who completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University in 2021. He has experience working in school settings, supporting children and adolescents from Kindergarten to Year 12 across a wide range of concerns, including social difficulties, study and learning challenges, anxiety and mood difficulties, experiences of loss, attention concerns, and intellectual functioning. Prior to clinical practice, Pete worked in academia as a research psychologist. He completed his PhD in Psychology in 2015 and subsequently held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. During this time, he published research across a range of topics in peer-reviewed journals. Registered practitioners at The READ Clinic are independent practitioners who engage The READ Clinic to provide administrative support. All decisions regarding client treatment and care are the responsibility of the individual practitioners. LOCATION Pete is available at READ Clinic Erina only.