BBSc(Hons), DPsych(Health), MPsych(Clin)(Post-Reg)
About Defne (she/her)
Hi and welcome!
I'm Defne, a Clinical Psychologist who has worked many years in private practice supporting people in their recovery journey. I am dedicated to providing a warm, supportive and non-judgemental space for people to feel open and comfortable in seeking support.
I have worked in a range of services in the past across child, youth and adult programs, inpatient and outpatient settings, within both the private and public sectors. I have also held past research positions leading to publications in a range of peer-reviewed journals.
Example of psychological symptoms I commonly treat:
Anxiety (e.g., phobias, panic attacks & generalised anxiety)
Depression & mood issues
Eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues
Grief & loss
Life transitions and adjustment issues
Low self-esteem
Pre- and post pregnancy mental health
Relationship and attachment related difficulties
Stress & difficulties coping
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Example of treatment commonly adopted:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Enhanced (CBT-E; i.e., eating disorders treatment)
Schema Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
I am also a qualified supervisor and provide formal supervision to psychology students or registered psychologists.
Memberships & Credentials:
Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZEAD) Eating Disorder Credential (CEDC-MH).