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Meet Our Clinical Psychologist

A psychologist who genuinely wants to understand you, not just. your symptoms.

Kirsten combines advanced holistic clinical psychology with the restorative power of nature, somatic practices and movement, offering a warm and grounded path to well-being for adults and teens.

Our Guiding Principle

Beyond Four Walls and a Clipboard

We believe true restoration extends beyond traditional settings. Our practice integrates evidence-backed clinical methods with nature, somatic practices and movement. Deciding to see a psychologist takes courage. I don’t take that lightly. My role isn’t to hand you a diagnosis and send you home with a worksheet ~ it’s to sit with you in whatever you’re going through, help you make sense of it, and use evidence-based practices that support you along the way.

At The Shore Collective, holistic psychology means looking at the whole person ~ mind, body, relationships, and the life around you ~ not just the symptoms that brought you in. We draw on evidence-based therapies while making space for what's uniquely yours, so the change you find here is enduring and sustainable.

I’m Kirsten, a registered psychologist based on the Central Coast. I work with adults and adolescents navigating overwhelm, stress, anxiety, burnout, sleep challenges, ADHD and life transitions ~ using evidence-based approaches tailored to you as an individual. Believing that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience, I guide clients toward long-term wellbeing using an integrative, holistic approach. Together, we focus on realistic changes that help you feel heard and capable. We will also utilise the restorative power of nature, exercise, and breath work as active pathways for you to thrive.

When I’m not in session, you’ll find me heading out for an ocean swim, walking my dog on the beach, at the farmers market with my family, or grabbing a coffee with a friend. I believe deeply that mental health care should feel like a relief, not another thing on your to-do list. I also believe that when you decide to make a change, anything is possible.

“My strength is defined not by what I continue to carry, but by what I have allowed myself to put down.”

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Our Knowledge

Clinical Rigor, Holistic Care

Advanced Clinical Training

Approach

Integrated Therapeutic Frameworks

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MCBT)
Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
Schema Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Humanistic Therapy
Positive Psychology
Attention Restoration Therapy

Environment

Restorative Coastal Setting

Our beachside location is intentionally chosen to leverage the psychological benefits of the sea, somatic movement, and natural restoration.

My qualifications mean you’re in safe, experienced hands. But what matters most in therapy is the relationship and I’m committed to making sure you feel heard, respected, and never judged.

Master of Clinical Psychology

Bachelor of Science (Honours, Psychology)

Diploma Positive Psychology & Wellbeing

Bachelor of Physical Health & Education

Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Education)

Viktor Frankl

Spending time looking out to sea actively regulates emotions and promotes high-arousal positive states like awe, joy, and profound tranquility.

"The quality of
your life,

Depends on the state
of your mind. "

"When we are no
longer able to change
a situation, we are
challenged to
change ourselves."

Viktor Frankl

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We offer confidential initial conversations for adults and parents of teens seeking a grounded, evidence-based path to well-being.