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MEET KATY
SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Katy loves 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. She has a warm, empathic & realistic approach as an experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist, EMDR practitioner and Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy graduate.

Katy works within the principles and practices of mindfulness, kindness, and mind-body wholism, using evidence based practices, informed by neuroscience, developmental theory, attachment theory, polyvagal theory and somatic approaches to healing.

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

Katy is deeply passionate about ongoing psychotherapy, and this is the focus of her practice. She offers 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.

Katy's Principles and Approaches.
As a Clinical Psychologist operating within the principles of interconnectedness and mind-body wholism, Katy uses 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. She works 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.

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.

Background & Offerings.
With an extensive background in Clinical Psychology, Mindfulness, Sensorimotor Processing Psychotherapy, Hakomi Mindfulness Based Somatic Psychotherapy, Hakomi Advanced Relationships Training, EMDR, and more than 14 years experience in confidential face to face sessions and group programs and volunteer care, Katy is now offering individual therapy on the Gold Coast for adults who are ready to commit to their healing journey.

Katy works with a range of presenting issues, and has 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.

She also loves 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 Masters Degree.
EMDR Advanced Practicum Training (21 hours) with Graham Taylor, Clinical Psychologist & EMDRAA accredited trainer, at Therapist Training, 12th and 13th April 2024.
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 & Conferences

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.

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.

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MEET GREG
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATION & IT SERVICES.
Greg is our friendly Practice Administration and IT Specialist.

Greg has extensive experience in running all aspects of small business and IT services.

He will be the friendly voice on the end of the phone, SMS messages, and emails, attending to your enquiries.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time, and Greg will get back you as soon as possible within our usual reception hours which are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7am-2pm.
Friday: 11am-4pm.

To see if Katy offers the type of psychology service you are seeking please click on the link below.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

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