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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

  • Parent-child difficulties 

  • Trauma, including medical trauma

  • Adjustment to illness and injury

  • 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. 

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