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Rosie Parkhurst: Registered Psychologist

I am a registered psychologist with experience helping people across the lifespan, from adolescence through to later life. I have a gentle, friendly, and supportive style, and love building a strong relationship with clients to address a variety of challenges and conditions. I particularly value the opportunity to work with young people as they grapple with their studies, careers, and relationships, and negotiate their emerging adult identities.

Like most psychologists, I use an integrated approach of multiple evidence-based methodologies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Emotion Focussed Therapy.

I am experienced across a range of challenges and conditions, including the following areas:

  • Mood disorders, including Major Depression and mood cycling
  • Anxiety disorders, including GAD, Social Anxiety, and panic attacks
  • PTSD – using Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE)
  • Adult processing of child sexual abuse
  • Body image and self-worth challenges
  • Disordered eating
  • ADHD and neurodiversity more broadly
  • Grief and loss, including traumatic bereavement
  • Loneliness and challenges with dating and relationships
  • Workplace challenges, including personality conflicts, bullying, and burnout. I also have significant experience supporting injured workers within the South Australian Return-to-Work system, including both physical and psychological injuries.
  • Cognitive Assessments

Relationship Counselling: I have experience supporting couples of any gender to collaboratively address challenges, improve communication, and “re-connect”. I also support couples who may need assistance separating gracefully. My approach is informed by the principles of the Gottman methodology and Emotionally Focussed Therapy.