Dr Catherine Deans is a warm empathic Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor who has great admiration for the courage it can take to seek help. She views therapy as a collaborative process between patient and therapist, in which respect, empathy, insight and relational experiences are key ingredients to change. Catherine has clinical experience in assisting people experiencing significant and often longstanding difficulties, including depression, struggles with self-worth, anxiety, PTSD, ongoing relationship difficulties and interpersonal struggles, grief and loss, and coping with significant life transitions. She has a deep appreciation for the suffering inflicted by experiences of trauma, and the complexity of the impact on sense of self, self-worth, trust in relationships, and sense of meaning in life. Catherine's approach is anchored in compassion and she values authenticity, curiosity, courage and openness.