
Kate Philp
Clinical Psychologist
PsychBA (Hons), MPsych (ClinPsych)
Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Work with
12+ Teens & Adults
Therapy
Therapy approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Psychosis (CBT-p)
Areas of Treatment
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD / Trauma
OCD
Adjustment to life events
Family & relationship challenges
Work stress
Return to work
School challenges / refusal
Grief & Loss
Social anxiety & self-esteem
Personality vulnerabilities
ADF / Defence
Kids Therapy
Complex mental health (Bipolar / Schizophrenia)
More about Kate's experience
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist with diverse experience across both public and private health settings, including acute inpatient units, emergency and crisis services and community mental health outpatient services.
She has developed particular expertise in the assessment and management of acute psychological distress and complex presentations, including individuals experiencing severe mood disturbances, trauma-related conditions, personality vulnerabilities and psychotic disorders. She also works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, and grief.
Kate is known for her calm, grounded, and client-centred approach, particularly in high-pressure and crisis contexts. She provides structured, evidence-based assessment and intervention, drawing on a range of therapeutic models to respond effectively to complexity and risk.
Her work focuses on stabilisation, enhancing emotional regulation, and supporting clients to develop practical coping strategies, while also addressing underlying patterns that contribute to ongoing stress. Kate is committed to supporting clients towards improved functioning, resilience, and quality of life.
Qualifications & Registrations
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies – Victoria University
- Bachelor of Psychological Studies – (Honours) – Victoria University
- Master of Psychology – (Clinical) – Bond University
- General registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Endorsements in Clinical Psychology (AHPRA)
- Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
- AHPRA Registration Number PSY0002401872
Funding Bodies
- Private clients
- Medicare
- Workcover
- NDIS (self-managed)
- NIISQ
- Private Health
