Catherine Yew
Registered Psychologist, Norwest
M Psychology
Catherine enjoys working professionally with children, adolescents, and adults. She takes on a client-centred approach as she empathetically supports her clients through struggles faced and provides tools and strategies to help deal with distress, anxiety and depression. She is also able to conduct standardised cognitive (IQ) and behavioural assessments.
Areas of Counselling Practice
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Psychological Assessment (behavioural, cognitive and academic achievement abilities)
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Anxiety
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Stress Management
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Social Anxiety
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Panic Disorder
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Depression
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Emotional Dysregulation
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Trauma and PTSD
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Self Development and Coaching
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Grief and Loss
Recognising that every individual is unique, I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to tailor a relatable and individualised treatment plan for my clients.
Professional Experience
Catherine completed her Master of Professional Psychology in the year 2020. She previously worked with children and families experiencing mental health issues and learning difficulties under a not-for-profit organisation. Her role involved assisting the child in the adaptation of their behavioural, emotional, social, and learning skills in a school environment while working alongside a multidisciplinary team, the school and the child’s family.
Catherine has experience working with adults, adolescents and children from different cultural backgrounds. She has worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, social difficulties, and other areas of concern. She combines a caring approach with creativity and fun activities to help children and adolescents grow and mature while developing their skills in sessions. She believes collaboration, understanding and openness being fundamental elements for her sessions.
Recognising that every individual is unique, Catherine uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to tailor a relatable and individualised treatment plan for her clients. Regardless of the issues presented, Catherine is willing to do her best to genuinely support her clients in developing a deeper understanding of their concerns and exploring alternatives and valuable skills together to help them achieve their goals.
Catherine is a registered general psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Counselling Style
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Mindfulness Based Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Fees
I am Medicare accredited with clients who have a Mental Health Care Plan obtained from their GP. The Medicare rebate is $88.25 per session for 6 to 20 sessions per calendar year. If you are having financial difficulties, concessions may be available.
Private health claiming may be available for most private health funds, so please check with your fund before our first session.
