Ms Katie O'Connor Psychologist

Provisional Psychologist / Psychosexual Therapist Katie BScPsych(Hons) (she/her) is a provisionally registered psychologist with AHPRA and psychosexual therapist. Katie works from an individual centred approach to create an inclusive and supportive space where people can feel safe being themselves. In building a therapeutic relationship Katie prioritises collaborative practices that are gentle, person-centred, and holistic. She utilises evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy to help people achieve their goals. Katie offers confidential, respectful, and inclusive therapy for those aged 16+ who are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict, and chronic health conditions. Katie is passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals to find ways to better embrace their skills and natural talents and avoid burnout. Additionally, Katie has a keen interest in psychosexual therapy that can support individuals with sexual education, intimacy issues, physical difficulties (such as erection difficulties), relationship problems, changes in desire, and sexual pain. Relationship patterns, individual struggles (such as shame and guilt), and exploration of gender, and sexuality are also explored within psychosexual therapy. Her approach to psychosexual therapy is sex positive, LGBTIQA+ inclusive, kink and poly-friendly, and sex work positive.