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Kate McGreal
PSYCHOLOGIST & FOUNDER OF HEARTCARE
Kate works with women who are experiencing a range of mental health concerns, as well as those who are wanting to grow in their own personal development. She has a special interest in perinatal mental health, women's health and working with female executives and entrepreneurs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
PERINATAL HEALTH
Perinatal anxiety
Perinatal depression
Difficulties adjusting to parenthood
Birth trauma
Perinatal OCD
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Difficulties with fertility
Grief & loss relating to miscarriage, stillbirth and loss of a baby
Anxiety, depression and stress
Work-related issues
Adjusting to difficult life transitions and challenges (e.g. menopause)
Grief and loss
EXECUTIVES & ENTREPRENEURS
Learn skills to manage imposter
syndrome and burnout
Let go of perfectionism
Learn to communicate confidently
Build work-self esteem
Manage the mental load of work and life
MORE ABOUT KATE
THERAPY APPROACHES
QUALIFICATIONS & REGISTRATIONS
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Bachelor of Nursing
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Graduate Diploma of Psychological Studies
Schema Therapy (ST)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Bachelor of Science (Honours, Psychology)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Registered with the Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (MAPPi).
ADDITIONAL
TRAINING
Grief, Trauma and Attachment: An Integrated Approach to Perinatal Loss, Perinatal Training Centre
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Intensive Training Package, Perinatal Training Centre
Bringing Baby Home Educator Training, The Gottman Institute
Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health, COPE
Essential Skills to Support Perinatal Mental Health, PANDA
Thriving with Infertility: Ridding the Stigma and Addressing Cultural Factors in Treatment, Mental Health Academy (MHA)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Trauma, Russ Harris
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and Anxiety, Russ Harris
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Beginners, Russ Harris
Schema Focused Therapy - The Basics, MHA
Anxiety, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment, MHA
Depression, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment, MHA
Principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), APS Institute
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Kate has conducted research about improving working relationships in health. She has worked with a team of researchers on re-engaging young people from marginalised backgrounds in meaningful education. Kate has also co-edited research about problem-solving training and its effects on the mental health and wellbeing of rural and remote women in Australia.
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Publications
RESEARCH &
"It's important for my clients to feel safe, deeply heard, and respected."
KATE MCGREAL
When Kate isn't working you'll find her...
IN THE KITCHEN (SHE LOVES TO BAKE).
AT A PARK WITH HER KIDS (THEY ARE YOUNG AND ENERGETIC).
