Dr Mathilde Gargan

PSYCHOLOGIST
BPsych (Hons), DPsych (ClinPsych/ClinNeuro)
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Mathilde is a clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology registrar with experience providing therapy and neuropsychological assessment for individual’s presenting with a variety of emotional and / or cognitive concerns. She has worked across a range of settings including public hospitals, private schools, and community services. Mathilde is a dedicated psychologist who strives to help individuals navigate life’s challenges, particularly those related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, neurodiversity, learning difficulties, adjustment, and brain injury / neurorehabilitation.

Known for her empathetic and collaborative style, Mathilde strives to build a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, grounded in mutual trust and respect. She practices across the lifespan, using scientifically supported interventions to help empower individuals and enhance their emotional resilience. Her individualised approach to neuropsychological assessment is driven by a keen interest in understanding the unique strengths and challenges of each person, to help enhance their cognitive functioning and inform additional supports and interventions.

 

Qualifications and Registrations

  • Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology)
  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours Class I)
  • General psychology registration with AHPRA

Availability

Monday to Wednesday

Therapeutic approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Client Age Range

+8 Children to Adults

Areas of Treatment

  • Anxiety
  • Panic Disorder
  • Phobias
  • Health Anxiety
  • Social anxiety and self-esteem
  • Trauma
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress and burnout
  • Depression
  • Adjustment to life events
  • Adjustment to a health diagnosis (including Type I diabetes)
  • Sleep problems
  • Chronic Pain
  • ADHD
  • Intellectual disability
  • Learning challenges
  • Brain injury
  • Neurological difficulties (e.g. stroke, MS, dementia, epilepsy etc)
  • Cognitive difficulties (e.g. memory, executive functioning, attention etc)

Funding bodies

  • Medicare – MHCP/CDMP/EDMP
  • NDIS
  • NIISQ
  • Private health insurance
  • WorkCover