Dr. Donna O'Connor
I am a AHPRA Registered Psychologist (PSY0002929940). I have been working in mental health services since 2009. I initially worked as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) in the UK with both child and adult populations before obtaining my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool in 2017. Since then I have worked in primary care mental health services and in the private sector working with adults who experience common mental health problems such as depression, anxiety & I have a particular interest in working with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I tailor a range of therapeutic approaches to provide a holistic therapy that matches each individual’s particular needs. I place a strong emphasis on providing a warm, accepting, and therapeutic environment for clients to safely and collaboratively explore the underlying reasons for their difficulties, develop effective coping skills and achieve personal well-being.
Therapies Offered:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
My therapeutic work is also informed by Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
Difficulties I can help with:
Anxiety/Stress/Worry
Panic
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Depression/Low mood
Low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties
Difficulties coping with life transitions, life-changing events
Early traumatic and abusive experiences
Difficulties with anger