Mrs Katherine Ritchens Psychologist

144 Main Street 144 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, 3340

Info

Phone1300 673 157(Landline)Websitewww.bacchusmarshpsychologyclinic.com.au
144 Main Street 144 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, 3340
Map for 144 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, 3340

Overview

Katherine is a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has over 12 years of experience of working in a range of public and private health settings. Katherine has a warm and compassionate nature, and she is committed to providing a person-centred approach for her clients. Katherine utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and Motivational interviewing to support adults who are experiencing mental health concerns. She has a particular interest in supporting those with co-morbid physical and psychological health concerns.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment -2017
  • Master of Psychology (Clinical) - 2011
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology - 2007
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education - 2005
  • Bachelor of Arts - 2004

Accreditations

  • Board- Approved Supervisor

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety and phobias
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Coping with disability
  • Depression
  • General Psychology
  • Geriatrics
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues
  • Mental health
  • Obsessions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Pain Management
  • Physical injuries
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relapse prevention
  • Relaxation training
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development
  • Shyness & social skills deficits
  • Stress

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Mindfulness
  • Psychoeducation
  • Schema Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Older adults
  • Culturally and linguistically diverse communities

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Online consultations