Dr Josephine Terry, PhD, Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Dr Josephine Terry, PhD is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar who provides a safe, warm and supportive environment in which clients can make positive changes in their lives.
With an appreciation for the importance of psychological assessment, she is committed to deeply understanding her clients, and the complexities they face. Josephine recognises that every person is unique, and therefore she works creatively and dynamically to tailor evidence-based treatments that best fit her clients’ needs and strengths, whether face-to face, or working online with her via an interactive telehealth session using live video.
Josephine works with adults in the following areas:
- Depression and low mood
- Panic disorder
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Social anxiety
- Health anxiety
- Phobias
- Perfectionism
- Grief and loss
- Chronic pain
- Anger management
- Stress and adjustment issues
- Parenting issues
- Peri-natal anxiety and depression
She also works with children experiencing:
- Child anxiety
- Separation anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Social difficulties
- Phobias
- Perfectionism
- School-refusal
- Adjustment issues
- Bullying
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Developmental trauma and childhood attachment difficulties
- Emotion regulation and behavioural difficulties
Josephine has a PhD in Cognitive Psychology and a Masters of Clinical Psychology.
As part of her clinical training, Josephine worked with the Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University, a world leading research clinic that specialises in understanding childhood anxiety, and the creator of the renowned Cool Kids Program, of which Josephine is a facilitator.
In addition to her clinical therapy, Josephine offers a wide range of assessments including psychometric testing.
Josephine sees clients by appointment via telehealth and (at her discretion during the pandemic), and face to face as an essential service at the Practice in Baulkham Hills, NSW.
Josephine has completed the Australian Governments Covid-19 infection control training and employs strict hygiene and physical distancing measures for face-to-face work.
Local clients are welcome to book a telehealth appointment during Covid-19 physical distancing.