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Mrs Kirsten Perrins   MAPS
https://psychology.org.au/kirstenperrins

Medicare Psychologist Provider

Telehealth available

Kirsten is a sensitive, empathic, and compassionate therapist, who works from a position of neurodivergent lived-experience when supporting clients. Kirsten is playful, quirky, and loves to involve toys, fidgets and squishmallows into her work! She worked as a Chartered Accountant for 15 years, before realising her passion to help others.

Kirsten undertook a Graduate Diploma Psychology, and Graduate Diploma Psychology Advanced at Monash University, before completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at Swinburne University. She is currently engaged two-years of additional training and supervision, working towards Clinical endorsement. Kirsten is passionate about supporting clients to cultivate safety, self-acceptance, and explore their identity.



Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, OCD, and Eating Disorders. Her work is informed by evidence-based practice, largely working from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, narrative and neuroaffirming perspective.

Available Appointment Times

Saturdays

Weekdays 9am - 5pm

Weekdays before 9am

Fees (45 to 60 - minute session)

* $221 - $240

** Bulk billing is not available

* Talk to the psychologist about out-of-pocket costs
** Talk to the psychologist about any conditions that may apply

Services Offered

Academic performance

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Body image

Diverse sexualities

Leadership

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Relaxation

Stress management

Workplace/executive coaching

ADHD in adults

Autism Spectrum Disorder (incl Asperger's)

Couples therapy

Eating disorders

Learning difficulties

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

School issues

Work stress

Anxiety & phobias

Autism Spectrum Disorder assessment

Diverse genders

Intellectual/Cognitive assessment

Life transition & adjustment issues

Rehabilitation/injury counselling

Self-esteem & self development

Workplace bullying

Client Types

Adolescent

Child (5 - 12 yo)

Family

Pre-school (2 - 4 yo)

Adult

Couple

Organisation

Therapeutic Approaches

ACT

Humanistic

Narrative

Family Therapy

IPT

Play therapy

Interventions

Telehealth (MBS)

Other Services

Lectures/seminars/workshops