Our Psychologist
Katherine Thornley
Registered Psychologist
Medicare P/N 5174773A
AHPRA Reg: PSY0001621942
Katherine is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society
Katherine completed her Psychology Masters course at Monash University achieving First Class Honours Anthropology and a High Distinction average for her Psychology Masters program.
EMDR training Level 1 and 2
Associate Member EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)
Gottman Couples Therapy Level 1
Katherine has been a registered Psychologist for 19 years and has worked at a leading tertiary institution and private practice in both Brisbane and Melbourne.
Katherine has developed and facilitated a number of different workshops (e.g. stress management, anger management and motivation) and group therapy sessions (e.g. depression, social anxiety).
She has worked as a supervisor, supervising psychology students as a component of their Masters course. Katherine has had a wealth of experience across many different issues and has worked with people from diverse backgrounds.
Katherine utilises a broad range of evidenced-based techniques and strategies including: client centered therapy, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, cognitive-behavioural therapy, neuropsychology, mindfulness, EMDR and solution focused therapy. This ensures Katherine has the individual client and their needs as the focus of her therapeutic approach.
Types of issues Katherine can assist with include:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Sleep
PTSD & Complex PTSD
EMDR Trauma Therapy
Social Anxiety
Stress Management
Non-Directive Pregnancy Support Counselling
Relationships
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Student Issues
Assertiveness
Motivation /Procrastination
Study Issues
Cultural Adjustment / Cultural Issues
Self-esteem and Confidence Issues
This service is not a crisis service, if you are experiencing an emergency and require urgent attention please call 000 or Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.