Registered Psychologist
Kelly’s approach to therapy is person centred, and she works alongside clients to promote a shared responsibility for trust in the therapeutic process empowering them to create meaningful, lasting change for themselves. Kelly assists her clients to feel safe and nurtured, trusting in the confidential nature of what they share, respecting and admiring their strong act of courage and humility displayed by clients taking steps towards change.

Kelly is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Kelly has worked in the field of child development, mental healthcare, counselling, education, developmental psychology, research and therapy for 20 years. Kelly is an experienced clinician in working with school aged children, teens, adults and couples struggling with stresses which impact their ability to develop and maintain healthy and meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Her passion lies in guiding individuals towards positive growth and a meaningful experience of the world.

Kelly has extensive knowledge and experience in trauma informed therapy, cognitive and neurodevelopment assessment and offers evidence-based interventions and therapy tailored to meet the needs of clients experiencing:

  • Stressful life transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Grief and Loss
  • Learning Difficulties
  • LGBTQI+
  • Parenting Issues
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Avoidance
  • Self Harm
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues

She has been trained in several evidence based therapeutic techniques including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Relaxation and Mindfulness practices
  • Solutions Focused Therapy (SFBT)
  • Family Systems therapy
  • Triple P Parenting Stepping Stones program

Kelly completed an Undergraduate Psychology degree at Edith Cowan University and received an Honours degree in Psychology from James Cook University in Queensland. Kelly then completed a Master of Applied Psychology in Educational and Developmental Psychology with a Graduate Diploma in Education (coursework and practicums) at the University of Western Australia.

Kelly is a passionate advocate for the strength and resilience of the human brain and its ability to continuously rewire and change itself as we learn and practise new functional ways of seeing and experiencing the world throughout our lifetime.

Contact Kelly for a collaborative and supportive journey toward improved mental wellbeing and enriched relationships.

Kelly 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.

Appointment duration:  51 minutes

Sessions rates:

Individuals: $220.00 per appointment (After 5pm – $240.00 per appointment)

Couples: $230.00 per appointment(After 5pm – $250.00 per appointment)

Family Counselling: $240.00 per appointment (After 5pm – $260.00 per appointment)

Medicare rebate is available with a Mental Health Care Plan for individual appointments.

Cancellation Policy:  Appointments are precious and we appreciate you giving at least 48 hours’ notice if you cannot attend. For cancellations under 48 hours, 50% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate. For cancellations under 24 hours, 100% of the session rate will apply with no Medicare rebate.

 

Please note: Kelly does not accept appointments for clients under the age of  7 years old. 

Kelly Murphy
3 Alvan St
Mt Lawley WA 6050

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