Dr Kate Caldwell

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PhD and Master of Psychology (Clinical), University of Melbourne

APS

Antinatal and Perinatal Psychology Network (APPN)

Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA)

Circle of Security® Registered Parent Educator

The Perinatal Loss Centre

Kate completed a PhD and Master of Psychology (Clinical) from The University of Melbourne and has gained experience as a Provisional Psychologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, the University of Melbourne Psychology Clinic and the Royal Women’s Hospital, including perinatal experience. 

Kate currently works in private practice. She is aware that attending therapy can be an overwhelming prospect for many people. Kate’s warm, supportive, collaborative, non-judgemental and compassionate approach helps to create an environment where clients feel comfortable sharing and exploring their difficult experiences.  

Kate is committed to assisting clients make meaningful and long-term improvements to their lives. Her treatment programs are tailored to meet the needs and background of each individual and she draws from evidence based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based approaches, Schema-Focused Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and she applies principles from attachment theory.

Kate assesses and treats adults with a range of mental health conditions including:

• perinatal anxiety and depression
• adjustment to parenting 
• social anxiety 
• phobias 
• excessive worry
• panic disorder and symptoms
• generalised anxiety 
• obsessive compulsive disorder 
• depression and low mood 
• grief and loss