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Patrick Carson | Psychologist

Patrick Carson  

Clinical Psychologist at NLC Psychology

Hello! I’m Patrick. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for collaborative, inclusive, and empathetic therapy. I work across the lifespan, but have particular experience with young adults, and I love to work with conditions that interact with both the body and mind, such as those related to sleep, eating, and body image. As part of this approach, I also work with chronic pain and health conditions, such as POTS. I’m passionate about providing a trauma-informed therapy approach, and helping to explore with clients how the past can shape the present, and how it doesn’t have to shape the future.

  • Qualifications: Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical)
  • Professional MembershipsAustralian POTS Foundation

I believe that therapy is most effective when it’s collaborative, and that the therapist and the client both bring expertise to the relationship. You are the expert in your experiences, your feelings, and your expectations for therapy. I hope that we can work together collaboratively towards goals that matter to you.

I work from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as more targeted approaches for specific mental health conditions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i).

I offer support in a wide range of areas, including:

  • Insomnia, Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, and other sleep-related difficulties

  • Body image and struggles with eating

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation

  • Persistent pain, POTS, and other long-term health conditions

  • Exploring identity

Outside of work, I love going for walks with my two dogs, cooking, and reading. I’m always receptive to book recommendations if you’d like to share!

I’m currently consulting on Mondays at Malvern. Bookings can be made for existing clients online or new bookings can be made by calling 08 8373 5655.

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