About  Dr Katherine Crea

DPsych (Clin) BBSc (Hons) MAPS FCCLP

Dr Crea is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor who prides herself on assisting her clients to grow and thrive through the various challenges and life transitions that pop up for all of us. Her approach is warm, collaborative, evidence based, and importantly strengths based - recognising the unique capabilities, skills and strengths of each person she has the privilege to support. Specifically, Dr Crea works with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, sleep disturbance, grief, adjustment difficulties, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. She draws upon a variety of therapeutic modalities which she tailors dependent upon each individual client’s needs and preferences. Therapeutic modalities utilised include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), behavioural-based approaches, self-compassion, and mindfulness-based approaches.

Dr Crea also provides assessments for Autism Spectrum Conditions for children and adolescents as well as therapeutic support for children on the autism spectrum and their families. Dr Crea supports clients to build skills, create structure and routine, and foster a positive environment. She recognises that all people are unique and competent and works from a strengths and neurodiverse-affirming perspective in supporting her clients to grow and thrive.

Dr Crea is available for appointments in North Fitzroy. Appointments can be provided face-to-face as well as via telehealth videocall.