Kathy Astrinakis
Psychologist
Approach
Kathy provides a caring, supportive and non-judgmental environment. She has practised across a variety of settings including forensic, educational and private practice providing psychological assessment and intervention services.
Kathy’s therapeutic approach is Client centered catering to meet the individual needs of clients through the use of evidence based practices including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.
Area of focus
Anger & Emotion RegulationAnxiety & PhobiasDepressionSelf‑Esteem & Personal DevelopmentStress / Adjustment & Life TransitionsWorkplace Challenges & WellbeingInterest & experience
- Anxiety
- Self esteem and body image
- Self harming behaviours
- School / Adjustment issues
- Forensic risk assessments and rehabilitation
- Sexual offending behaviours and intellectual disability
- Anger management
- Trauma and grief
- Couples counselling
- Parenting / Parental separation/family support
- Emotional and behavioural issues
- Bullying and work related stress
Background
Kathy has completed a Master of Psychology (Counselling) at La Trobe University. She is bilingual and provides services in English and Greek.