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Introductions & Information
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On this page you will get to know more about my training, professional interests and working with me.
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As a Psychologist with Counselling Psychology Endorsement I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA). I am able to work with children, adolescents and adults facing life challenges and developmental issues. I work with a range of presenting concerns to support better outcomes. The aim of intervention is to enhance well-being; which may lead to change in emotional, psychological and behavioural change.
I look forward to working with you.
On this page you will get to know more about my training, professional interests and working with me.
Browse on to specific area tabs to find what you are looking for.
As a Psychologist with Counselling Psychology Endorsement I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency (AHPRA). I am able to work with children, adolescents and adults facing life challenges and developmental issues. I work with a range of presenting concerns to support better outcomes. The aim of intervention is to enhance well-being; which may lead to change in emotional, psychological and behavioural change.
I look forward to working with you.
I have a passion for meeting people where they are, to offer them support in a safe and non-judgmental manner. I hope to assist clients in understanding themselves more deeply and to move forward based on this.
When given the support to work through challenges, heal, and begin to see the strength and resilience they have, clients begin to shift and build meaning in their daily lives. What a privilege to be a part of this process.
I enjoy working through presenting problems to facilitate change and personal growth. I tailor the approaches used to my clients’ needs and best practice for their presenting concerns.
I feel strongly about therapist-patient fit and seek to ensure that my clients are comfortable and able to collaborate with me.
MY APPROACH
Training & Perspective
I completed my Masters in Psychology specialising in Community-Based Counselling Psychology in 2013. Over the course of practice I have enjoyed working in different areas to support the community. I have worked in schools, hospitals, (Paediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, General ICU, Neurology, Psychiatry: in-patient individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapist and team co-ordinator, Paediatrics and Maternity), out-patient private practice, and running community-based interventions and workshops.
I am trained to work with several evidence-based modalities and diagnostics in line with professional guidelines. Some of which include Newborn Observation and Assessment, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy and working as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician registered with ANZAED using CBT-E. I work with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
I am a registered Psychologist with Counselling Psychology Endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with Australia New Zealand Association of Eating Disorders (ANZAED), and a board approved supervisor.
Having trained to use specialised assessment tools, this is an area I enjoy supporting my patients care with. These include the ADOS-2, Connors 4, Weschler Intelligence Scales, Griffiths III Developmental Assessment, Newborn Observation Assessment (NBO), Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, MCMI and MMPI.
My Credentials: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts Honors Psychology (BA, Hons), BPsyc Equivalent Psychometrics (BPsyc) (Cum Laude), Master of Arts Community-Based Counselling Psychology (MA) (Cum Laude), Board Approved Supervisor, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, Member of Australia New Zealand Association for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), Registered user of Griffiths III, MCMI, MMPI-2 and ADOS-2, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Member of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA).
Training & Perspective
I completed my Masters in Psychology specialising in Community-Based Counselling Psychology in 2013. Over the course of practice I have enjoyed working in different areas to support the community. I have worked in schools, hospitals, (Paediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, General ICU, Neurology, Psychiatry: in-patient individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapist and team co-ordinator, Paediatrics and Maternity), out-patient private practice, and running community-based interventions and workshops.
I am trained to work with several evidence-based modalities and diagnostics in line with professional guidelines. Some of which include Newborn Observation and Assessment, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy and working as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician registered with ANZAED using CBT-E. I work with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
I am a registered Psychologist with Counselling Psychology Endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with Australia New Zealand Association of Eating Disorders (ANZAED), and a board approved supervisor.
Having trained to use specialised assessment tools, this is an area I enjoy supporting my patients care with. These include the ADOS-2, Connors 4, Weschler Intelligence Scales, Griffiths III Developmental Assessment, Newborn Observation Assessment (NBO), Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, MCMI and MMPI.
My Credentials: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Arts Honors Psychology (BA, Hons), BPsyc Equivalent Psychometrics (BPsyc) (Cum Laude), Master of Arts Community-Based Counselling Psychology (MA) (Cum Laude), Board Approved Supervisor, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, Member of Australia New Zealand Association for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), Registered user of Griffiths III, MCMI, MMPI-2 and ADOS-2, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Member of the International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA).
EXPERIENCE
Areas of Interest
My practice focus is within eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and perinatal mental health.
Areas of Interest
My practice focus is within eating disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and perinatal mental health.
Through many years of practice I have gained experience in several areas of Psychology.
These include working with trauma, stress, adjustment disorder, mood disorders (depression and bipolar), anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, management of medical diagnosis and chronic illness (oncology, diabetes, pulmonology, epilepsy, neurological conditions), grief, maternal and paternal mental health, perinatal mental health, family relational difficulties, attachment difficulties, specific learning disorders, behavioural difficulties, managing change in life roles, cognitive and diagnostic assessments, Neurodevelopment Disorders including Autism and ADHD in children and adults, and Eating Disorders.
I am also passionate about building the profession through collaboration, peer supervision and by providing professional supervision.
These include working with trauma, stress, adjustment disorder, mood disorders (depression and bipolar), anxiety disorders, somatoform disorders, management of medical diagnosis and chronic illness (oncology, diabetes, pulmonology, epilepsy, neurological conditions), grief, maternal and paternal mental health, perinatal mental health, family relational difficulties, attachment difficulties, specific learning disorders, behavioural difficulties, managing change in life roles, cognitive and diagnostic assessments, Neurodevelopment Disorders including Autism and ADHD in children and adults, and Eating Disorders.
I am also passionate about building the profession through collaboration, peer supervision and by providing professional supervision.
APPOINTMENTS
Let's connect
My private practice in Sandgate, Brisbane. This is the home of Cherilee Botha Psychology. From here I provide in person services, and support the broader community through telehealth.
I continue to support clients based in Tasmania via telehealth. This is close to my heart after living in Tasmania for some time.
I am also part of the team at Blue Flame Wellness in Taringa, Brisbane.
Please follow the link below, the QR code, complete the contact form or email [email protected] to get in touch.
Contact Form:
https://cherileebothacounsellingpsychologist.snapforms.com.au/form/request-an-appointment
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Bookings available for board approved supervision, therapy and assessment. |
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BA (Wits) l BA Hons Psychology (Wits) l BPsyc Equivalent Psychometrics (Wits) (Cum Laude) l
MA Counselling Psychology (Wits) (Cum Laude) l AHPRA Reg No: PSY0002496309 ABN: 21814493006
