ABOUT KATY

"I wish I could show you,
when you are lonely or in darkness,
the astonishing light
of your own being!"
-Hafiz

BA Dip Ed, G Dip Psych, BSc Psych (Hons),
M Psych Clin. MAPS

Hello & Welcome.

I expect that you're here because you're needing help with something, and you've already tried everything you can to make it better, but you're finding yourself stuck and unsure of what to do next.

Or maybe you've suddenly had the rug pulled out from under you. Life has taken a sudden turn leaving you lost, terrified or lonely and needing support as you face the challenges of the journey ahead.

Or maybe you've been over-giving and over-serving others in your various roles for a long time, but you didn't realise it was too much until now. Finally the cracks are starting to show in the form of resentment, burnout, or angry outbursts at those you love, followed by shame, and feelings of selfishness for wanting something more for yourself.

Or maybe you've been told you're "too sensitive" or "too introverted" for our extraverted society and you're seeking help with how to do life when the world overwhelms you, because no one has ever given you permission for your limits to be okay, or supported you to have them.

Or maybe you just know "its time", and you're ready, to begin healing longstanding wounds that go way back into your early years. You're seeking a safe place to tell the story of what happened to you, and get help with how to stop the past from ruining things now (even though it's really hard to trust others). You're "ready enough" to take a chance and see if lasting healing might actually be possible.

I would like to be of help to you.
I love helping people who are ready to face the challenges that lay before them, and make the changes needed to grow the life they truly desire.

The Therapeutic Relationship.
Because many of the issues we struggle with have their roots in the ways we are wounded in relationships, we often need a therapeutic relationship as a part of our healing journey. Sometimes our issues are relatively simple (but still very important) and only brief therapy is needed. Sometimes our issues are complex and longstanding, and longer term therapy is needed, especially if it takes us a very long time to trust others.

Principles and Approaches.
As a Clinical Psychologist operating within the principles of interconnectedness and mind-body wholism, I use evidence-based interventions including mindfulness-based and somatic therapies among others, within the container of the therapeutic relationship, to assist you with your desired outcomes. I work within a non-judgemental framework, informed by attachment theory, developmental theory, polyvagal theory, mindfulness and neuroscience, inviting you into curiosity and kindness for yourself, as well as full self-responsibility to empower you towards creating your desired life.

Background & Offerings.
With an extensive background in Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Processing Psychotherapy, Hakomi Mindfulness Based Somatic Psychotherapy, Hakomi Advanced Relationships Training, and more than 13 years experience in confidential face to face sessions, group programs and crisis care, I'm now offering individual therapy on the Gold Coast for adults who are ready to commit to their healing journey.

I work with a range of presenting issues, and have a special interest in working with women who are seeking to relinquish people pleasing behaviours & being over-responsible for others, relinquish workaholism & burnout, and increase in assertive communication, in learning to say "no", and in establishing healthy boundaries with others, in order to create more balance and grow a desired life.

I also love assisting introverts and highly sensitive people (HSPs) with creating necessary boundaries to thrive.

In support of Highly Sensitive People the practice has a Synthetic Fragrance Free Policy and an air purifier in the consult room.

Qualifications & Credentials.

Master of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) Honours- First Class.
Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
Bachelor of Arts, Diploma of Education (Primary) Major: Education.

Extensive Training & Experience.

Clinical Psychology.
EMDR Workshop (35 hours + 15 hours pre-workshop program) with Graham Taylor, Clinical Psychologist & EMDRAA accredited trainer, at Therapist Training, July 7th- August 11th 2023.
Hakomi Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy. Hakomi Graduate, awarded July 5th 2009 Hakomi Institute: Completion of 9 x 9 day modules over three years.
Experiential Disidentification Graduate: An Advanced Interpersonal Relationships Training, with Halko Weiss, Clinical Psychologist & Director of Hakomi Institute, Europe. March 4th 2007. 3 x 9 day workshops. Focus on working with dyads/couples, group process, and self-care.

Publications.

Hudson, J. L., Vidler, K. I., Seely Wait, E., & Bovopoulos, N. (2005). Assertiveness Training, in M. Hersen., A.M.Gross., & R. S. Drabman (Eds) Encyclopedia of Behaviour Modification and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Volume Two, Child Clinical Applications. Sage Publications Inc, California.

Cultivating Calm: Mindfulness Meditation & Relaxation-Beginning Practices. Katy Vidler, Clinical Psychologist. Audio CD Produced by Southside Health &Wellbeing.

Conferences.

Kinoshita, S. & Vidler, K., (2003, April). Locus of response congruence compatibility effect in masked priming. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Australasian Experimental Psychology Conference, University of Western Sydney, NSW.

Client Focus.
Adults, Women, Men, Non-Binary Persons, Highly Sensitive People & Introverted People

I'm deeply passionate about ongoing psychotherapy, and this is the focus of my practice. I offer psychotherapy services for adults (18+) attending either under Medicare with a Mental Health Care Plan, or attending privately. Please see "Clinical Psychology Services" for more details.

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