Dammer & Starbuck
Clinical Psychology

Clare Starbuck
Currently at capacity and unable to take on new clients. We appreciate your understanding.
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Clare is a Clinical Psychologist who offers short and longer-term therapy to those wanting to better understand themselves, and work through the difficulties life has brought them. ​Alongside private practice, Clare works in a tertiary paediatric hospital where she helps children, young people, and families who have experienced a range of health related challenges. Clare’s experience extends across the lifespan, and she welcomes referrals for adults as well.
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Clare believes that life shapes us, and therapy helps us understand how. She offers compassionate, evidence-based care and works relationally, drawing on attachment and developmental theory. Where appropriate, Clare also uses Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mentalisation-Based Therapy (MBT), and Family Systems Therapy to support the individual goals of each client. Clare treats a variety of presenting difficulties, including:
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Depression and anxiety
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Parent-child difficulties
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Trauma, including medical trauma
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Adjustment to illness and injury
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Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
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Clare holds a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) and Honours in Psychology from the University of Western Australia, and a Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical) from Murdoch University.