Psychologist, Founder and Director at Berwick Psychology & Hypnosis

• Jan 2013 - Present

I founded Berwick Psychology & Hypnosis in 2013 as a solo private practitioner. Six months later demand outgrew supply and I enlisted my first contractor to share my client load. This contractor, Priya, remains with me to this day and is a valued, loyal provider and team member. We quickly outgrew the single room I leased in a shared private-practice and moved into a three room clinic below the original premises. The clinic has continued to grow and today supports the livelihoods and careers of five mental health practitioners and has helped in countless lives being helped and supported to overcome mental health issues. We have a vast network of referrers and colleagues working together to better the lives of our clients. These include GP's, psychologists, psychiatrists, mental and allied health workers, insurance funding bodies, employers, naturopaths, local businesses, schools, sports facilities, clubs and other community groups. I love learning about and growing my business. I continue to invest time and energy in it so it continues to grow and offer a stable, positive, fun and supportive environment for my team, my clients and the community to work with and within. Show less

Board-Approved Supervisor & Mentor

• Jan 2014 - Present

I am an approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. This qualifies me to provide supervision to early-career psychologists and those pursuing registration as a general psychologist. I provide supervision to my allied health team in-house at Berwick Psychology & Hypnosis which is a standard inclusion of their employment with us. This is provided free of charge.

Psychologist

• Jan 2013 - Present

Provision of psychological services for adolescents, adults and couples with a special interest in eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, self-identity, existential and spiritual crisis. Trained in Psychodynamic therapy, Family-Systems Therapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Gottman Relationship Therapy, Nutritional Therapy for Mental health, HAES, CBT, ACT, Motivational interviewing and Hypnotherapy. I remain passionate in my role as a psychologist and enjoy providing counselling and therapy to a wide range of clients. Show less

Body Confidence Coach

• Jan 2023 - Present

Rebecca is transferring decades of 1:1 psychology experience and knowledge working with women to improve body confidence into an online, group based coaching program. This transformational program will help to make psychological support accessible to more women who are struggling with poor self-confidence, body image and would like to change the way they feel about their bodies. Rebecca is transferring decades of 1:1 psychology experience and knowledge working with women to improve body confidence into an online, group based coaching program. This transformational program will help to make psychological support accessible to more women who are struggling with poor self-confidence, body image and would like to change the way they feel about their bodies.

Psychologist in Private Practice

• Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

Psychologist- Alcohol & Substance Abuse Clinic

• Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

AOD counsellor- one to one therapy Clinical Team Leader and Supervisor Family Therapy Parent education seminars Parent group therapy AOD counsellor- one to one therapy Clinical Team Leader and Supervisor Family Therapy Parent education seminars Parent group therapy

Psychologist- Secondment to Dual Diagnosis Team (AOD & Mental Health)

• May 2006 - Aug 2006

Provisional Psychologist/Psychologist in Private Practice For Eating Disorders

• Jan 2000 - May 2003

During my three years at Footprints of Angels/The Oakhouse), I was a member of a team of dieticians, psychologists, counsellors, social workers and volunteers who provided Intensive one-to-one counselling, psychotherapy and support to sufferers of eating disorders and education, support and therapy to families, friends and local community groups. During my time at the Oakhouse, I learned fundamental lessons about the human brain, spirit, body and mind. I learned how the mind can work in relation to an eating disorder and about the cognitive distortions we can develop as humans. I developed skills to work with trauma, starvation, co-morbidities, anxiety, personality disorder, hospitalisation, suicidality, depression, family conflict and violence. I witnessed the full impact that mental health suffering can have on an individual, their friends, families, the community and workers and truly began to understand the value of self-care and self-love. This early-career opportunity formed the foundations of many of my professional philosophies, values and skills as a therapist. It taught me the value of developing a collegial team, regular peer support and supervision, how to engage a client that may not be ready to change and how to set healthy and consistent boundaries with others. It taught me so much and I always passionate about sharing my wisdom, learning new ways of helping and current research in the field. I continue to engage and work with sufferers of eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, self-esteem and weight concerns. I subscribe to the HAES movement that espouses to embrace the body shape we have, eat nourishing food and take care of the vehicle we have been gifted. Show less