Kerryn Diprose

Psychologist

I like to focus initially on developing a good rapport and making my clients feel comfortable. I believe this is an integral part of the process and helps to lay the path toward assisting you to achieve improved mental health and wellbeing. Furthermore, from this foundation, I aim to work with you to reach your own goals.

Assessment for all mental health difficulties involves history-taking and questionnaires. These processes enable me to understand the symptoms that you are experiencing and develop a treatment plan that is appropriate for your individual goals.

Evidence based therapies, such as Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), are used to provide a framework for your therapy.

Qualifications/Experience

Doctor of Psychology degree (DPsych)

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology)(Hons)

Fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Following my DPsych, I travelled to Michigan, USA, on a scholarship to study research and clinical study programs.

On returning from USA, and for the following 5 years, I worked with children, adolescents and families in community settings. These included early intervention centres and Mental Health Services at Maroondah Hospital, the Austin Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital.

I have been working in my own successful private practice for the past 16 years. In recent years, I have enjoyed the variation of working with all age groups, with my youngest client being 2 years of age, and my oldest being 90 years of age.

Areas of Interest

I provide assessment and treatment for a variety of different Mental Health disorders. These include, but are not limited to:

• Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• OCD
• Parenting concerns
• Eating Difficulties

I also provide screening assessments and treatment for all ages for:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)