Who I work with:

Welcome! My name is Rebecca Anderson. I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Sydney, Australia. Since you’re here, you might be wondering if I’m the right fit to work with you.

The clients I work with often look successful on the outside.  However, they find they are coming across blocks in life.  These blocks might be being very hard on themselves, feeling a bit lost, overthinking, people pleasing, worrying about judgement from others and finding it hard to relax (unless they have been very productive and have ‘earned’ the rest). If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone.

I understand what a daunting process it can be to decide to proceed with therapy. One of the things I admire most in my clients is the courage they display in taking control of their lives and being open to a more hopeful future. I love to work with clients who are ready to take action to change their lives.

If you have hit a place where you feel stuck and overwhelmed, you do not need to suffer in silence. I am committed to working collaboratively with you to develop a mutual understanding of your difficulties and to develop an evidence-based treatment plan to help you achieve your goals and overcome your obstacles.

I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient and inpatient units in hospitals, private practice, university clinics, and have experience working with children, adolescents and adults. This experience means I have a wide variety of experience with issues that you may be experiencing.

-Rebecca Anderson

Clinical Psychologist (B.Psych(Hons), M.Psych(Clinical))

A little about me:

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). I value education and professional development, and have lectured at Macquarie University for 4 years. I also have a Certificate IV in Telephone Counselling Skills. I am a member of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

I work with a variety of presentations including:

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• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Anxiety (health anxiety; panic disorder; generalized anxiety; social anxiety)

• Depression

• Workplace stress (burnout; assertiveness; workplace bullying; procrastination)

• Relationship issues

• Grief

My approach to therapy:

Schema therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Acceptance and commitment therapy

Motivational interviewing

Being trained in these different therapeutic approaches means I have a diverse range of tools to draw on to best support you.

Research:

Anderson, R., Gratwick-Sarll, K., Bentley, C., Harrison, C., & Mond, J. (2016). Adolescents’ perception of the severity of binge eating disorder: A population-based study. Journal of Mental Health, 25(1), 16-22.

If you would like to book in, please visit the contact page on our website for more information. You can call our practice on 0412 119 031 or you can email me directly at rebecca@navigatepsychology.com