Dr Debra Bycroft

Psychologists

Clear Health Psychology is a well-established psychology facilities business with 14 psychology practices across Perth offering evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment services. Clear Health Psychology offers support services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Dr Debra Bycroft has endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist and Forensic Psychologist with AHPRA, is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society, and a Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists Inc. (AAFT).

Debra is a down to earth and relatable psychologist, who brings a non-judgemental and honest approach to working with clients. She believes that everyone has the potential to live a fulfilling life and works with clients to identify and understand blockages that prevent the client from living the life they want. Debra enjoys helping clients develop skills, so they are better able to manage life’s challenges.

Clinical Experience and Background

Debra obtained her undergraduate degree at Curtin University and worked as a registered psychologist from 2010. She then completed a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Forensic) at Edith Cowan University in 2020. She has worked in the private and public sectors and has experience working with couples, families, adolescents, children, and adults.

Her career started in Human Resources working within the private and government sectors. This experience is supported by a Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational). Her experience working in organisations means she understands and can assist with coping with office politics, the challenges of work-related stress, interpersonal issues at work, and career transitions.

Debra has experience working with couples and families in crises, this area of interest is supported by a Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling. Debra has experience working with adults and children who have experienced childhood trauma (e.g., sexual abuse, violence) gained from her work in the private sector and experience working with adolescents gained from her time working with young offenders.

Debra has a non-judgemental honest approach to counselling. Drawing from a systemic approach and using evidence-based approaches (e.g., Interpersonal Process, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing) she enjoys working collaboratively with clients.

Debra runs her own independent practice and engages Clear Health Psychology to provide administrative and other business services to enable her to provide assessment and treatment to her clients. Appointments are for 51 minutes at a rate of $260 and can attract a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan.

Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 24 hours notice if you can’t attend, otherwise 50% of the full fee will apply with no Medicare rebate.