KARRINYUP CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICE
We Can Help With:
 
  • Depression
  • Fears, phobias and anxiety
  • Relationship problems
  • Health-related issues
  • Pain
  • Trauma
  • Life crises and stress
  • Behavioural problems
  • Grief and loss issues
  • And many of the other life challenges that are encountered by everyone
  • Or for people wanting to enhance or improve their quality of life
 
Our approach is a positive and practical one based in sound research yet tailored specifically for individuals and their specific circumstances.   We seek to provide a warm and accepting situation in which to help people improve their quality of life.
Dr Deborah Gardner, MAPS; FCCLP; Ph.D (Clinical Psychology); B.A. (Psychology) Hons; B.Ed.; Dip.T; Dip.Clinical.Hypnotherapy
​​To make an appointment with Deborah phone: 6311 2835
Deborah is an experienced registered clinical psychologist who was a Director of the ECU psychology training clinic and clinical supervisor for Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) and PhD (Clinical Psychology) students for 10 years.  As well as supervising the practical training of clinical psychology probational psychologists, Deborah lectured in the clinical psychology program and supervised research projects.  She has published journal articles both internationally and locally.  Deborah has also practiced in major Western Australian public hospitals, including both psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings, and in private practice settings working with people of all ages.
 
Deborah provides a collaborative, evidence-based approach to therapy that is both empathetic and accepting. Amongst her skills is the ability to utilise clinical hypnotherapy as an adjunct therapy for a number of issues including smoking cessation and anxiety disorders.
​​Also at this address:
​MS Della Commons, M.A. (Clinical Psychology); B.A. (Psychology) Hons
​Membership: APS, ACPA, AACBT
​​To make an appointment with Della phone: 0433 765 625
Della Commons completed her study in 2014 and since this time has been working in private practice providing psychological assistance to members of the community. Della provides affordable clinical psychology services to treat a range of issues including those related to: anxiety, mood, attention/hyperactivity, parenting stress, self esteem, job related stress, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.

Della delivers evidence based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also favours a collaborative strength based approach. Della has a keen interest in anxiety issues, including health anxiety, and recently published an article in the journal of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (2015) entitled:​  “A Preliminary Investigation into Worry about Mental Health: Development of the Mental Health Anxiety Inventory”  by Commons, Greenwood and Anderson.
​MS Ronelle Olivier, ​ Registered Psychologist, M.Ed. (Psychology); B.A. (Psychology) Hons
  ​To make an appointment with Ronelle phone: 0475 674 336
Ronelle’s therapeutic approach is to provide a supportive environment in which clients can feel safe to explore and develop their emotional and behavioural skills to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, aligned with their personal values.
 
Ronelle has experience in the treatment of anxiety, depression, habit disorders, adjustment disorders, school related issues, relationship difficulties, stress management, pain management, trauma, grief and loss as well as self development.
 
Ronelle utilizes clinically proven and evidence based therapeutic strategies in her treatment and treatment plans are developed in collaboration with clients.  Therapeutic strategies include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Positive Psychology and hypnosis.
 
Ronelle has a Masters degree in Educational Psychology.  She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and has endorsed area of practice in Educational and Developmental Psychology.  She has advanced training in Clinical Hypnosis and Strategic Psychotherapy and is an associate member of the Australian Society of Hypnosis.