Carina Purdea
Clinical Psychologist
Qualifications & Training
Carina completed a Bachelor of Psychology degree and then an honours-equivalent Graduate Diploma in Psychology, before completing her Masters in Clinical Psychology. After her studies, Carina completed a two-year Clinical Registrar program to become an endorsed clinical psychologist registered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Experience & Therapeutic Approach
Carina has experience with a wide range of clients with diverse presenting problems, across a variety of settings, including private and public mental health sectors. Carina strongly believes that there should not be barriers to help-seeking so endeavours to work with clients respectfully and holistically, mindful of their individual circumstances.
Carina sees clients who are seeking support/ treatment in relation to:
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Depression
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Anxiety and panic disorders
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Mood disorders (including Bipolar Disorders)
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Trauma/ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Personality disorders
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Grief and Loss
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Family violence
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Substance use issues (including addiction)
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Disordered eating
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Anger management
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Gender and/or sexuality concerns
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Relationship, attachment and/or parenting difficulties (individual therapy only)
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Adjustment problems
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Autism Spectrum (including Aspergers)
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Attention problems.
Carina uses a warm, client-centered approach and primarily wants her clients to feel understood and gain insight into how they can best improve their condition. She believes that therapy is useful for everybody’s personal growth and would like to de-stigmatise help-seeking where possible. She uses frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing.
Rebates
Medicare rebates may be available with a referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan issued by a GP. Private health rebates may also be available depending on your health insurance policy.