Andrew Marty
Psychologist
Approach
Andrew employs a personal, detail-oriented, caring and collaborative approach to therapy, bringing broad life experience and education to his work with clients. He aims to provide a non-judgmental environment where clients can openly explore difficulties while working towards practical and meaningful change.
Andrew draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring his approach to the individual needs and goals of each client.
Area of focus
Anger & Emotion RegulationAnxiety & PhobiasDepressionDialetical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD)Self‑Esteem & Personal DevelopmentInterest & experience
• Anxiety and mood difficulties
• Emotion regulation and distress tolerance
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• DBT skills training and group therapy
• Adjustment and life transitions
• Self-esteem and identity
• Grief and loss
• Relationship and interpersonal difficulties
• Adolescent and young adult mental health
• Performance anxiety
• Addiction and Substance Use
• Sleep Difficulties including sleep apnoea & CPAP compliance
Qualifications and accreditations
• Master of Clinical Psychology
• Master of Professional Psychology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours)
• Bachelor of Laws
• Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
• Registered Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia
• Member, Australian Psychological Society
Background
Andrew is a registered psychologist who works with adolescents and adults across a broad range of psychological difficulties. He provides both individual and group therapy and has a particular professional interest in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and emotion regulation.
For the past two years, Andrew has facilitated the practice’s DBT skills group, supporting clients to develop skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Before becoming a psychologist, Andrew worked for many years within the Victorian State Government Department of Justice and as a professional musician. He subsequently retrained in psychology, completing postgraduate training in professional and clinical psychology. His varied professional and life experience informs a grounded and pragmatic approach to his work with clients.
Outside of psychology, Andrew enjoys music, gardening, travel and spending time with family, friends and his dog.