Katherine Saunders

Katherine (she/her) is an experienced and attuned Clinical Psychologist, holding a Masters of Clinical Psychology (University of Technology Sydney) and an Honours degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Psychology (University of Sydney). She is passionate about resilience and authenticity, considering these essential components of human flourishing. Within a welcoming space, Katherine values working in partnership with clients to explore their personal history and meet their present needs. She fosters an environment of wisdom, candour and self-reflection in order to promote meaningful change and wellbeing. 

Katherine has extensive experience working in community mental health, in areas such as sexual health, interpersonal assault, complex trauma, pain management and substance dependence. She draws on multiple evidenced-based treatments including ACT, CBT,  DBT, Schema, and Mindfulness-based interventions. Katherine works primarily from a relational framework, which acknowledges that the relationships we have with others often impact the connection we have with ourselves.

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Katherine is available for consultation and provides regular commentary for some of

Australia’s largest publications including The Guardian.