Carla Wardlaw
Psychologist
Approach
Carla provides a warm and welcoming space where clients can safely navigate issues of concern through collaborative, evidence-based strategies. She uses a strengths-based approach and champions empowerment and enhanced well-being through the development of self-awareness and positive change. Her approach is tailored to the individual, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside other evidence-based approaches as appropriate.
Area of focus
Couples counsellingGrief & LossHealth & Chronic Illness SupportRelationship & Couples WorkSelf‑Esteem & Personal DevelopmentStress / Adjustment & Life TransitionsInterest & experience
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-development and personal growth
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Health and chronic illness
- Relationships and interpersonal difficulties
- Relationship distress and separation
- Couples therapy – Gottman Method–based
- ADHD
- Neurodegenerative disorders
Qualifications and accreditations
- Master of Clinical Neuropsychology
- Board-Approved Supervisor
- Trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Background
Carla completed a Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Melbourne, with research focused on psychological resilience and social cognition following acquired brain injury. Her professional experience spans a broad range of psychological presentations, with particular interests in relationships, grief and life transitions, self-development and personal growth.
Carla brings a warm, down-to-earth approach to her work and offers psychological services in both English and Spanish.